Summary
Eileen Gu has made Olympic history by winning a gold or silver medal in each of her first six events at the Winter Games. She achieved a gold medal in the women's freeski halfpipe event, becoming the only woman to defend this title. Despite being born in the U.S., Gu competes for China to honor her mother's heritage.
Key Facts
- Eileen Gu has won both gold and silver in her first six Olympic events.
- Gu is the second athlete in Winter Olympic history to achieve this feat.
- She won a gold medal in the women's freeski halfpipe with a score of 94.75.
- Gu has a total of six Olympic medals: three gold and three silver.
- She became the youngest freestyle skiing Olympic champion in 2022.
- Gu competes for China, although she was born in California.
- Gu is reportedly the highest-paid Winter Olympic athlete, expected to earn $23 million in 2025.
