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US-born Olympian Eileen Gu defends decision to represent China again in upcoming Winter Games

January 23, 2026

Eileen Gu, a US-born two-time Olympic gold medalist in freestyle skiing, has announced her decision to represent China again at the upcoming Winter Olympics. Despite facing backlash for her choice during the 2022 Beijing Games, where she won gold and silver medals, Gu argues that the United States already has sufficient representation in the sport.

US-born Olympian Eileen Gu defends decision to represent China again in upcoming Winter Games

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Eileen Gu is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in freestyle skiing.
She will compete for China in the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Gu was born in California and previously represented the US.
She won gold in women's freeski big air and halfpipe, and silver in slopestyle at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Gu believes the US has enough representation in freestyle skiing.

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US-born Olympian Eileen Gu defends decision to represent China again in upcoming Winter Games

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US-born Olympian Eileen Gu defends decision to represent China again in upcoming Winter Games

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