Defending Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu brushes off fall
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Eileen Gu, 2026 Winter Olympics
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EileenGu is garnering the internet's attention for a few reasons. Not only is she the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history after taking home two silver medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but she's also going viral for her "amazing" response to a reporter.
Eileen Gu recovers from gnarly halfpipe fall to qualify fifth for Olympic final with 86.50 points after pressure-packed second run featuring risky tricks.
"I’ve gone through some things as a 22-year-old that I really think no one should ever have to endure," the freestyle ski star said.
Gu qualified in fifth for the freeski halfpipe final, keeping her on course to end the Games with three medals.
Eileen Gu is beign praised for her perfect answer to a reporter asking if she “lost” two gold medals by finishing second.
Speaking after qualifying in her third event this Olympics, Eileen Gu attributed U.S. criticism to the fact she reps China. And because she wins.
Eileen Gu is the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier in history, and a global superstar, but continues to divide opinion.