Behold the winner of cheekiest display of condoms in Rio Olympics

Australian Olympians work hard, and they play hard too.
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Johnny Lieu
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Olympians work hard, and we know they play hard.

But athletes in Brazil better play safe too, otherwise they'll get the wrong kind of Rio fever. That's why 450,000 condoms have been distributed for the 2016 Olympics, a record for the Games since 8,500 of them were first handed out at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

As such, condoms flow freely throughout the athletes' village like candy, although we'd bet that it's easier to find a rubber than a sugary treat.


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Australian discus thrower Benn Harradine posted a picture of a rather appealing bowl of condoms on Instagram, flanked by a sign with a cheeky and very Australian-sounding joke:

"My Olympic condoms have arrived ... I think I'll wear Gold tonight. My partner replies, 'Why not wear silver and come second for change?'" Hurr hurr hurr.

Yes, if you're an athlete looking for condoms in Rio, you'd be hard pressed to *not* find one. And STI's suck, remember that.

This is Eric.

Eduardo, like Eric, is a modern day hero who'll supply you with condoms.

Maybe the guy dressed up as a condom at the Brazil Olympic Club can help too.

But you're more likely to find one at a condom machine in the athletes' village.

Or in the women's restroom.

Stay safe, athletes.

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Johnny Lieu

Mashable Australia's Web Culture Reporter.Reach out to me on Twitter at @Johnny_Lieu or via email at jlieu [at] mashable.com

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