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Gu Grabs Olympic Silver in Big Air!
17 Feb
Summary
- Eileen Gu earned Olympic silver in women's big air.
- Her score was 179, just shy of gold medalist Megan Oldham's 180.75.
- Gu also won two silver medals in the Milan Cortina Games.
Eileen Gu has captured another Olympic medal, earning silver in the women's freestyle big air competition. Her score of 179 points placed her just behind Canada's Megan Oldham, who achieved 180.75 points.
This silver medal adds to Gu's impressive collection from the Milan Cortina Games, where she has now secured two silvers. She previously placed second in the slopestyle event. Gu remains a formidable competitor and has a chance to defend her halfpipe gold medal on Saturday, potentially winning a sixth career medal.
Born and raised in the United States, Gu competes internationally for China, her mother's home country. Despite her dual affiliation, she has achieved significant recognition in the U.S. skiing scene, especially after her historic performance in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Off the slopes, Gu is also a major commercial force, ranking as the fifth highest-paid female athlete globally in 2025.
