Overview
- Reisch said she felt “super anxious” after her period began and opted out of a third practice jump ahead of the women’s Olympic large‑hill debut.
- She said Olympic stress intensifies her menstrual pain, influencing how she manages risk and preparation.
- Germany’s ski jumpers treat cycle effects as standard performance factors, with Katharina Schmid saying coaches need that context to gauge likely outputs.
- Athletes describe highly individual responses, as Selina Freitag sometimes feels better during her period while Schmid reports reduced fine motor feel.
- Italy’s Dorothea Wierer also addressed the issue this week, saying her period contributed to missing a medal in the women’s biathlon individual.