Team GB have already suffered a setback during this year's Olympics, and the Games haven't even started.
All but five of the Olympians were crammed in to an 11-hour British Airways flight - in economy class. The best (or possibly worst) bit is, they're even sponsored by the airline. Only Christine Ohuruogo, Adam Gemili, Dina Asher-Smith, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Martyn Rooney were given special access to business class - lucky for some!
To be fair though, even business class isn't what you'd expect for an Olympian representing their country. The five who were upgraded got the incentive based on medical grounds and medal-winning potential - and the split caused divisions between the camp, with some athletes disappointed that not all were upgraded.
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Neil Black, UK Athletics Director said: "It's madness for us all to go economy for such a long journey so close to competition. But we're used to it."
It sounds like a regular occurrence for Team GB - even the diving team have been spotted in economy class before!
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Let's hope Rio treats the British athletes better!
Although, looking at the state of things over there right now, it doesn't look like they're going to be living a life of luxury in Brazil for the next few weeks...
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