We have all been there as elite athletes. There is a meet or a race and you have 1000s of us staying in the same hotel or so. Yeah after the event you go and party and talk and all and yes, some hooking up does occur and all....and things can get pretty wild. I remember being at the USA Cross Championship a few years ago in Colorado and the after party was a blast and yeah...another girl and I went to my room and had a good night.
I believe some of this goes on...but not as much as people think. Many of these athletes have partners and all. Also privacy has got to be an issue as there are just tons of people in a small space.
Not naïve enough to believe that it does not happen....but I don't think as much as people think. Afterall these athletes are on rigorous schedules, diets, sleep, etc. Most are there to compete and are not going to just have sex in the middle of the Olympics. Do some..yes? Do most...NO.
Keep in mind the news just wants to create stories. I know 2 Olympians this year and they say things are pretty low key. And condoms in a vending machine. That sounds really sketchy. Some could just take them all...and why use a machine if there free. Makes no sense! Just saying.