Eileen Gu

Eileen Gu is a Chinese-American professional freestyle skier, born on September 3, 2003, in San Francisco, California. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest freestyle skiers of her generation. Gu began her professional career in the United States before choosing to represent China in 2019, ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Gu is known for her incredible agility, strength, and versatility in skiing disciplines such as halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air events. She has won numerous individual awards and holds several records, making her a dominant force in freestyle skiing at a young age.

Off the field, Gu is equally talented, being a model and an ambassador for major global brands. She is also recognized for her efforts to inspire young girls to pursue their passion in sports.

Early Career

• Gu was born and raised in San Francisco and started skiing at the age of 3. She entered her first competition at the age of 8 and quickly rose through the ranks in the competitive skiing circuit in the United States.

International Career

• Gu made the decision to represent China in 2019. She quickly made her mark in international competitions, winning gold medals in the halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air events at the 2021 FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships.

2022 Winter Olympics

• Gu represented China in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, where she won three medals - a gold in Halfpipe, gold in Big Air, and silver in Slopestyle. She became the first action sports athlete to win three medals in a single Olympic Games and the youngest ever to win a gold medal in freestyle skiing.

China National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for China in 2019.

Achievements:

• 2021 FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships: Winner in Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air events.
• 2022 Winter Olympics: Winner in Halfpipe and Big Air, and Silver medalist in Slopestyle. Gu became the first action sports athlete to win three medals in a single Olympic Games.

• Position: Primarily competes in halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air events.
• Skills: Known for her incredible agility, strength, and versatility. Gu is celebrated for her ability to perform complex tricks and jumps with ease and precision.

• Education: Gu is a student at Stanford University, balancing her academic pursuits with her skiing career.
• Modeling: Apart from skiing, Gu is also a successful model, having worked with major global brands.
• Activism: Gu uses her platform to encourage young girls to pursue their passion in sports and to challenge gender stereotypes.

• Eileen Gu is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her work ethic, determination, and ability to balance multiple pursuits. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the slopes, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

2021 FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships:

• Gold medalist in Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air events

2022 Winter Olympics:

• Gold medalist in Halfpipe and Big Air events
• Silver medalist in Slopestyle

Books

• Yet to be published.

Websites

• FIS: Information about Eileen Gu’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fis-ski.com
• Olympics: Details about Gu’s performance at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Available at: https://www.olympics.com

Articles

• The Guardian: Eileen Gu’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/eileen-gu
• ESPN: Eileen Gu: The athlete bridging East and West. Available at: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/33141283

Interviews and Documentaries

• Various interviews and features on Eileen Gu, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.espn.com