Eileen Gu: Making History with Another Medal
Eileen Gu added a silver medal in the big air event to her historic collection, becoming the most decorated female freestyle skier. Competing for China, Gu now ties with Canada's Mikhael Kingsbury for overall freestyle skiing medals. Despite challenges, Gu remains focused on the halfpipe contest.
China's Eileen Gu has solidified her place in history by adding another Olympic medal to her impressive collection. The 22-year-old freestyle skier took home a silver in the big air event on Monday, further cementing her status as the most decorated woman in the sport.
Gu's latest achievement follows her silver in slopestyle at the Milano Cortina Games. She previously captured golds in big air and halfpipe, along with a silver in slopestyle at Beijing 2022. 'Five-time Olympic medallist has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?' Gu remarked with her newest accolade proudly displayed.
Her current total ties her with Canadian moguls skier Mikhael Kingsbury for most Olympic medals in freestyle skiing. Undeterred by the severe weather delay during her recent event, Gu's focus remains unwavering as she prepares for the upcoming halfpipe contest.
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