Sat Sep 07 21:12:03 UTC 2024: – Iranian sitting volleyball star Morteza Mehrzad struggles to find a bed big enough for his 2.46-metre frame at the Paris Paralympics
– Mehrzad planned to sleep on the floor of the Olympic Village because his bed was too small
– He has acromegaly, a rare condition that causes excessive growth hormones
– The Paris organizing committee provided extensions for Mehrzad and he now has all necessary equipment for his comfort
– Mehrzad won gold medals in the 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympics and is a highly decorated player
– The beds at the Paris and Tokyo Olympics have been in the headlines, but reports that they are “anti-sex” have been debunked as the beds are sturdy enough to support multiple people

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