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Eileen Gu: US freestyle skier representing China at the Winter Olympics 2026 - Eileen Gu is a skiing superstar, but the US born gold medalist represents China in the Winter Olympics, why?

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially begin on Feb. 6

Eileen Gu is skiing all the way to the bank — but she doesn’t necessarily have her sport to thank for that. The American-born freestyle skier, who was at the center of controversy during the 2022 Winter Games over her decision to represent China,

Whether she is walking a fashion runway, amping herself up at the top of a mountain or digging into one of those physics lessons she takes “for fun,” Olympic champion Eileen Gu can probably boil down her main goals to these: Do her best.

Eileen Gu is one of the biggest stars at the Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. However, the US-born freestyle skier competes for China and not her home

The Olympic anthem, first performed at the 1896 Athens Games, was featured at the 2026 Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony. Here’s the history behind the song. (AP photo)

The clip shows Zhou, who is wearing her Olympic uniform, serving food to customers. "After winning the Olympic silver medal, [Zhou] has returned to her parents' home for a vacation," user @thinking_panda posted on X. "Of course, you can't call it a vacation.

By Giulia Segreti and Lisa Richwine LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Defending big air Olympic champion Su Yiming, from China, made it through the first round of snowboarding competition at the 2026 Games on Thursday despite a rocky start,