Eileen Gu’s impressive performances at the X Games and other major competitions highlight her exceptional talent and resilience in freestyle skiing. At the 2021 Winter X Games, Gu made history by winning a bronze medal in Big Air and two gold medals in SuperPipe and Slopestyle. She became the first rookie to achieve gold in Women’s Ski SuperPipe, the first rookie to medal in three events, and the first athlete representing China to secure a gold medal at the X Games. During the 2024 Winter X Games, despite sustaining a right hip injury during Slopestyle training, Gu displayed incredible determination by winning gold in SuperPipe. She even wrote “Pain is Temporary” on her hand, emphasizing her grit and fortitude during the finals, although she opted out of the Slopestyle event due to the injury.

Gu also excelled at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships in 2021, where she secured two gold medals in Freeski Halfpipe and Freeski Slopestyle, along with a bronze medal in Freeski Big Air. Notably, Gu competed without poles for the first time due to injuries, showcasing her adaptability and skill under challenging circumstances. At the 2022 Winter Olympics, Gu solidified her place in history by becoming the youngest gold medalist in freestyle skiing, winning the big air event with a remarkable double cork 1620. She also earned a silver medal in slopestyle and a second gold medal in women’s freeski halfpipe, making her the first freestyle skier to achieve three medals at a Winter Olympics.

Gu’s outstanding achievements were recognized with awards like the ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best Female Action Sports Athlete in 2022. In World Cup competitions, Gu dominated the 2021-2022 season by claiming her first career crystal globe in women’s halfpipe and another in Park & Pipe overall, becoming the first freestyle skier to win four consecutive World Cup competitions. Her consistent excellence and groundbreaking achievements highlight Gu Ailing as a true standout in the world of freestyle skiing. #eileengu #congtri #jawdropping #princess #stanford #breakthrough #breakthroughbarriers #freestyleski #freestyleskiing