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Here’s the Truth Behind Olympic Swimmer Thomas Ceccon’s Viral Nap Photo

Olympic swimmer Thomas Ceccon was photographed taking a nap outside his room in the Olympic village

Publications from around the world discovered the photo and began writing articles claiming Ceccon was sleeping at a “park.” Alireza, however, later shared an assortment of headlines via his Instagram Story and wrote, “Fake news.” Kelly Clarkson covered the opening ceremony for NBC along with Mike Tirico and Peyton Manning on July 26, which included performances from stars such as Lady Gaga and Céline Dion. Track and field athlete Chari Hawkins highlighted the lack of privacy for changing clothes because her room didn’t have curtains.

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