BEIJING — The uninhibited Fu Yuanhui, China’s female swimmer beloved for her over-the-top expressions, has made waves once again. On Saturday night in Rio, she freely discussed having her period while swimming in the Olympics, breaking what has long been a taboo topic among female athletes. The video of her poolside interview quickly went viral.
Ms. Fu’s remarks came after the Chinese women’s swimming team narrowly missed winning a medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay. In a post-race interview, Ms. Fu could be seen crouching as her teammates were questioned one by one.