German Olympic athletes are facing increased pressure and negative comments on social media, particularly from anonymous users, according to experts. While athletes already experience significant pressure to perform, the online environment amplifies this, with some fans expressing dissatisfaction even with top-ten finishes or silver medals, demanding only gold. This has led some athletes, like biathlete Vanessa Voigt, to withdraw from social media during the Games. Psychologists note that while individual resilience varies, every negative comment adds to the burden. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is employing AI to filter approximately 1300 hate comments, some of which are under investigation by prosecutors. Experts suggest athletes focus on building resilience through mental exercises and relaxation techniques, and utilize tools like comment filtering.