- Becky Adlington, 35, shrieked in surprise when a mouse jumped into her hand and then dashed into a cupboard.
- Organizers are discouraging religious terms after a scene from the Ceremony drew comparisons to the Last Supper.
- Many Parisians returning from their holidays found it difficult to secure tickets to events.
Becky Adlington experienced an unpleasant surprise when she discovered a mouse in the bin of her hotel apartment.
The 35-year-old double Olympic swimming champion, visiting France for the BBC, was left screaming as the mouse jumped into her hand before vanishing into a kitchen cupboard.
Adlington quickly grabbed her belongings and hurried out, and hotel management had to find her another room.
Becky Adlington shocked to find a mouse in her hotel bin.
Becky Adlington shocked to find a mouse in her hotel.
There have been notable discomforts for the organizers whenever the term ‘biblical rain’ is mentioned regarding the opening ceremony.
After a scene that showcased several drag performers was likened to the Last Supper, officials are steering clear of religious connections.
Parisian residents seem unpleasable; many fled to vacation homes to escape the Games, which sparked prior complaints.
However, some returnees, captivated by the stunning visuals of their city, came back expecting to snag tickets for various events, only to find disappointment.
Critics compared the Ceremony scene to the Last Supper.
Buses were stopped due to a road block for the cycling event.
Even in famously relaxed France, overly bureaucratic staff have been noted at these Games.
On Sunday, those rushing to golf were halted as buses faced a road block due to the nearby cycling event.
Police informed passengers that ‘even the President would not be allowed through,’ forcing those aboard to complete their journey on foot for 45 minutes.
