OLYMPICS FREESTYLE SKIING NATIONAL REPRESENTATION

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Eileen Gu: A Dual‑Identity Champion on the Slopes

Eileen Gu, born in San Francisco in 2003, grew up learning to glide on skis from her mother, a former instructor. She started skiing at age three and claimed her first national title by nine. Despite being U. S. ‑born, Gu decided in 2019 to represent China in international competitions. Her choic

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