The quest for journalistic truth – and a nice lie-down
Paraic O'Brien
Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Ever wondered what sports journalists do when they cease their unrelenting pursuit of Olympic truth? They sit at desks, they eat food and they unwind in a place called the “quiet room”.
The main press centre at the Olympic Park: journalists from all over the world, gathered under one roof to speak truth unto nations.
After monstering their colleagues at the morning press conference, they can repair to the 4,000-seat restaurant to gorge themselves on healthy food.
And if things get tired and emotional, there’s always the “quiet room”. All in a day’s work.
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