Romping rampage
Brit Olympian Rutherford reveals ‘hedonistic’ sex culture at major championships.
Greg Rutherford has lifted the lid on the sex culture at major athletics events.
The former Olympic champion — one of Britain’s most successful athletes — admitted he was stunned by the “hedonistic and promiscuous behaviour” he witnessed.
“As I subsequently learned, the older members of our team referred to it as a ‘p***y pass’ because, well, it unlocked a few doors.
“English athletes were heavily criticised for not winning enough medals and I could see why — some of them seemed more intent on having fun and being a bit naughty than trying to set personal bests.
“At the age of 18 I was exposed to — and involved in — the hedonistic and promiscuous behaviour that is a familiar theme at the end of major championships.
“Sometimes I found myself — and more than one other couple — going at it in the same room. On the night of the closing ceremony there was a big party, and I found what went on absolutely unreal. I was staggered by just how many people got absolutely smashed and the bedroom-hopping that took place left, right and centre.”
Rutherford, who won gold four years ago in London and followed it up with a bronze in Rio this summer, also revealed he was inundated with sexual offers.
In his book, which is being serialised in The Sun, he wrote: “In the feverish atmosphere of London 2012 everyone wanted to be associated with a British gold medal winner.” DAILY MIRROR
Greg Rutherford has lifted the lid on the sex culture at major athletics events.
The former Olympic champion — one of Britain’s most successful athletes — admitted he was stunned by the “hedonistic and promiscuous behaviour” he witnessed.
In his autobiography, he writes: “(The 2006 Commonwealth Games) was my first experience of the pulling power of the accreditation we all wore around our necks.
“As I subsequently learned, the older members of our team referred to it as a ‘p***y pass’ because, well, it unlocked a few doors.
“English athletes were heavily criticised for not winning enough medals and I could see why — some of them seemed more intent on having fun and being a bit naughty than trying to set personal bests.
“At the age of 18 I was exposed to — and involved in — the hedonistic and promiscuous behaviour that is a familiar theme at the end of major championships.
“Sometimes I found myself — and more than one other couple — going at it in the same room. On the night of the closing ceremony there was a big party, and I found what went on absolutely unreal. I was staggered by just how many people got absolutely smashed and the bedroom-hopping that took place left, right and centre.”
Rutherford, who won gold four years ago in London and followed it up with a bronze in Rio this summer, also revealed he was inundated with sexual offers.
In his book, which is being serialised in The Sun, he wrote: “In the feverish atmosphere of London 2012 everyone wanted to be associated with a British gold medal winner.” DAILY MIRROR
