Summary
Eileen Gu won a gold medal in the women's freeski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. After her victory, she learned that her grandmother had passed away, which deeply affected her. Eileen Gu is a notable athlete who decided to represent China, despite being from the U.S.
Key Facts
- Eileen Gu won the gold medal in the women's freeski halfpipe event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- She scored 94.75 on her final run to win the championship.
- After her win, she was informed of her grandmother Feng Guozhen's death.
- Gu posted a tribute to her grandmother on Instagram, expressing her love and gratitude.
- Eileen Gu has won six Olympic medals in total, with three being from the 2026 Winter Games.
- She was born in the U.S. but chose to compete for China, which was controversial.
- Gu was raised in San Francisco and attends Stanford University.
- She has a strong connection to her Chinese heritage, spending summers in China.
