Overview

• The International Olympic Committee cites sustainability as the reason for using cardboard beds.
• Beds can support up to 441 pounds, debunking rumors they are designed to collapse during intimate activities.
• Athletes have historically found ways to circumvent the limitations of these beds.
• Paris 2024 organizers emphasize environmental impact reduction with the recyclable bed frames.
• Social media and headlines have sensationalized the beds' purpose, despite official clarifications.