Summary
Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier, is representing China at the Olympics despite being born and raised in California. Her decision has sparked strong reactions from some U.S. fans who feel she should represent the U.S. Gu explained her choice by saying the U.S. has enough representation and she wanted to "build her own pond."
Key Facts
- Eileen Gu is a freestyle skier representing China in the Olympics.
- Gu was born and raised in California and attends Stanford University.
- Her mother is from China, and Gu decided to honor her Chinese heritage by competing for China.
- Some U.S. fans criticized her decision, feeling she should represent the U.S.
- Gu explained that the U.S. already has enough representation in skiing.
- Despite criticism, Gu has won her fifth Olympic medal.
- Gu will compete next in the freeski halfpipe finals.
