From inside the Olympic Village, athletes stay winning on TikTok

TikTok didn’t exist during the last Summer Olympics. Now, it’s one of the best parts of the games. Athletes have all but taken over the app, posting videos about dining hall food, free swag and, of course, the beds. In a year where fans aren’t allowed, TikTok is providing spectators a behind-the-scenes view like never before. The World’s Bianca Hillier has more.

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