Summary
In San Francisco, freestyle skier Eileen Gu will be the grand marshal of the Chinese New Year Parade. Gu, who competed for China in the Olympics, faces a more subdued welcome in the Bay Area compared to figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold for the U.S. in Milan. Liu's achievements have been met with a public rally in her hometown of Oakland.
Key Facts
- Eileen Gu will lead the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco as the grand marshal.
- Gu, originally from San Francisco, won medals for China at the Milan-Cortina Games.
- Alysa Liu won a gold medal in figure skating for the U.S. in Milan.
- Oakland plans to hold a celebration rally for Liu on March 12.
- Gu's choice to compete for China has led to mixed reactions in the U.S.
- Liu's gold is the first for an American woman in the event since 2002.
- Gu will have private security during the parade due to the backlash she faced.
