Olympics and cheating are two words that should never be in the same sentence. But as it turns out, when it comes to their diets, just about every Olympic athlete cheats—at least a little bit.
Here, 11 past and present Olympians reveal their favorite treats when it’s time for a splurge.
Gymnast Shannon Miller doesn’t allow herself a cheat day. Instead, she eats what she wants in moderation, especially her favorite treat: chocolate chip cookie dough.
Archer Jake Kaminski is obsessed with anything having to do with his hometown of Buffalo, so it makes sense that buffalo wings (with bones-in and blue cheese on the side) are his top cheat choice.
Water polo player Maggie Steffens splurges on homemade mocha mud pie on her cheat day—none of the store-bought kind will do.
Swimmer Ryan Lochte cheats on his Olympic diet on Fridays with pizza, chicken wings and Mountain Dew.
Swimmer Michael Phelps snacks on Sour Patch Kids, Reese’s, chips, pasta and pizza.
Gymnast Gabby Douglas can’t resist cinnamon rolls.
Beach volleyball champ Kerri Walsh Jennings splurges on chocolate with hazelnuts.
When it’s time to indulge, water polo gold medalist Courtney Mathewson heads to Mastro’s restaurant for a bone-in filet, cooked medium-rare, with a side of au gratin potatoes and mac and cheese.
Rower Ellen Tomek craves sour candy after a hard day of training.
Table tennis player Jimmy Butler munches on corn chips with sour cream and salsa, when he wants something savory. When his sweet tooth aches, he heads straight for the oatmeal cookies.
Equestrian Will Coleman indulges in Cool Ranch Doritos.
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