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- The Olympic Games have started, and athletes are expressing gratitude to Italy, the host nation.
- Italy's introduction of dried wheat noodles, or pasta, over a thousand years ago has made it a staple for athletes.
- Mystique Ro, an American skeleton racer, said she loves pasta and named favorites such as spaghetti, gnocchi, and fettuccine.
- As nutrition science evolves, pasta remains a key part of athletes' diets.
