You've heard the stories: Swimming legend Michael Phelps downing 12,000 calories per day. Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, eating 1,000 Chicken McNuggets while in Beijing, since he didn't care for the local cuisine. Yep, Olympic athletes can have some pretty crazy diets, especially if they're in an endurance sport. But there's also the aesthetic sports, like gymnastics and diving, and the weight-class sports, like boxing, which don't require athletes to go to such extremes. Curious about what these superstars consume on a daily basis to compete at such a high level? Here's what Olympic athletes typically eat.
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A ton of calories | 0:00
...but sometimes less | 1:17
Breakfast is key | 2:02
Power up with protein | 2:47
Some athletes carb-load | 3:40
Healthy fats | 4:34
Junk food | 4:57
Hydration is essential | 5:47
Having their fill | 6:44
Cutting out alcohol | 7:34
Taking vitamins | 8:23
Going vegan | 9:23
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