Summary
Chinese American skier Eileen Gu won a gold medal in the women's halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics, bringing her total to six Olympic medals. After her victory, she announced the passing of her grandmother, which received support from fellow Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn.
Key Facts
- Eileen Gu is a Chinese American freestyle skier.
- Gu won a gold medal in the women’s halfpipe final.
- This victory brought her total Olympic medal count to six.
- After the competition, she announced her grandmother's death.
- Lindsey Vonn, another Olympic gold medalist, expressed sympathy for Gu.
- Vonn is recovering from a significant leg injury that required multiple surgeries.
- This could likely be Vonn's last Olympic competition due to her injury.
