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Skater Slams Olympic Pasta While Gold Medalist Praises It

2/12/2026

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Gleb Smolkin, a Russian figure skater representing Georgia with his wife Diana Davis, criticized the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics’ pasta served in the Village canteen as monotonous and said it made him feel sick.
Elisabetta Salvadori, head of food and drink for the Olympics, said potatoes, rice, and bread are available.
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam praised the pasta, saying it aided her performance after winning gold in speed skating.
The Olympic Village serves 1,500 athletes with a variety of food options.

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Gleb Smolkin, a Russian figure skater representing Georgia with his wife Diana Davis, criticized the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics’ pasta served in the Village canteen as monotonous and said it made him feel sick.
Elisabetta Salvadori, head of food and drink for the Olympics, said potatoes, rice, and bread are available.
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam praised the pasta, saying it aided her performance after winning gold in speed skating.
The Olympic Village serves 1,500 athletes with a variety of food options.