Team USA Athletes Settle into Italian Olympic Villages, Experience Facilities and Local Cuisine

Team USA Athletes Settle into Italian Olympic Villages

Team USA athletes have begun arriving at the Olympic villages located across northern Italy for the upcoming Olympic Games. The villages are distributed among four competition clusters in the region, offering diverse environments for the athletes.

Cory Thiesse, a curler from Minnesota, and Korey Dropkin, her mixed doubles partner from Massachusetts, are residing in Fiames, part of the Cortina d'Ampezzo competition cluster. The mountainous surroundings have left a strong impression on the curling duo.

Thiesse described the mountainous environment as "amazing" upon her arrival, while Dropkin noted Cortina's "picturesque" scenery.

Athletes participating in hockey, speedskating, and figure skating are housed in the Olympic village in Milan, an urban setting. Figure skater Ilia Malinin, from Virginia, observed the diverse gathering of athletes from various sports in the cafeteria, fostering a sense of community.

The Milan village also integrates natural elements into its design.

Ice dancer Madison Chock, from California, highlighted natural elements within the Milan village, including a greenhouse-designed athlete lounge and the option for athletes to foster plants in their rooms.

Snowboarders are stationed in Livigno, a mountain town near the Swiss border. The cafeteria's offerings have been a popular topic among the athletes, with pizza being a clear favorite.

Lily Dhawornvej, from Colorado, reported consuming multiple slices, while Hahna Norman, from California, mentioned eating pizza with fellow athletes after practice. Jess Perlmutter, from New Jersey, stated she also ate pizza, pasta, and gelato, noting Italy's quality gluten-free food options.

Each Olympic village provides comprehensive accommodations for athletes and support staff. Standard amenities include gyms, laundry facilities, medical services, and cafeterias. Across all locations, athletes have shown a particular preference for pasta over other available meal options.