American-born freeskier and two-time Olympic champion Eileen Gu has been drawing heavy fire for her decision to leave the U.S. Ski Team in 2019 to compete for China at the recent Winter Olympics in Beijing. Gu, whose mother is Chinese,
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U.S.-Born Skier Eileen Gu Wins Olympic Gold For China
BEIJING (AP) — Eileen Gu amassed an army of cynics when she spurned Team USA to represent China at the Beijing Games. Moments after the biggest run of her life, the 18-year-old freestyle skiing prodigy was asked about her status