Summary
Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier, faced criticism for choosing to compete for China instead of the U.S. in the Olympics. Born in California, Gu made this decision to honor her Chinese heritage and felt the U.S. already had enough skiers represented. Her choice has sparked backlash from some U.S. fans, but she has continued to excel in her sport, winning multiple Olympic medals.
Key Facts
- Eileen Gu is a freestyle skier who represents China in the Olympics.
- Gu was born and raised in California and attends Stanford University.
- Her mother is from China, and Gu chose to compete for China to honor her heritage.
- Gu announced her decision to compete for China after the 2018-19 ski season.
- Some U.S. fans have criticized her decision, questioning her loyalty to the U.S.
- Gu explained her choice by saying the U.S. already had enough representation in skiing.
- Despite the criticism, Gu has been successful, winning five Olympic medals.
- Gu is set to compete in the freeski halfpipe finals in the current Olympics.
