Winter Olympics 2026 Freeski Halfpipe Postponed
The freeski women's halfpipe event at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been postponed due to a snowstorm, impacting Eileen Gu's last chance for a gold medal.
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The freeski women's halfpipe event at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been postponed due to a snowstorm, impacting Eileen Gu's last chance for a gold medal.
Arthur Liu, father of Alysa Liu, expresses his mixed emotions after his daughter secured an Olympic gold medal in women's figure skating.
Eileen Gu expressed flattery at JD Vance's suggestion that she should compete for the US, but implied his comments were driven by an anti-China bias.
At halfpipe, neither US-born Olympic medal favorite competes for U.S. Eileen Gu takes the heat AP News
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Sixteen-year-old Indra Brown, the youngest member of Australia's team, has qualified in fourth place for the Winter Olympics freeski halfpipe final, representing Australia's last realistic medal hope.
Eileen Gu expressed frustration with a reporter's 'ridiculous' question regarding her Olympic silver medals, emphasizing her groundbreaking performances.
Freestyle ski star Eileen Gu stated that she has endured difficult experiences at Stanford following her decision to compete for China.

Japan secured 9 medals in snowboarding, including 4 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze, marking a significant increase from previous tournaments and establishing itself as a new powerhouse in the sport.
Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu dismissed a reporter's question about silver medals being a disappointment, asserting her status as the most decorated female free skier.

Russia is showing renewed interest in the Olympic Games, with a strong possibility of their athletes competing under their own flag at the LA Games in two years.
Olympian Eileen Gu dismissed a question about 'gold lost,' emphasizing that she has nothing left to prove and does not view a silver medal as a failure.
A Fox News host questioned whether US-born Olympian Eileen Gu should lose her 'status' for competing for China, sparking debate on national loyalty in sports.

Vice President JD Vance has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding Olympic skier Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China instead of the U.S., expressing his hopes for American athletes.
Eileen Gu, a 22-year-old competing in her second Olympics, continues to face controversy and unique realities despite not actively seeking it.
The medal count for the 2026 Winter Olympics is being tracked, showing the standings for Team USA and other competing nations.
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Eileen Gu is set to defend her Olympic gold in big air, an event she has not competed in for four years.

The Olympics are once again providing peculiar and intimate narratives, including a pair of exes competing together in a highly personal sport, alongside other oddities like cursing curlers and a reported condom shortage.
Eileen Guo and Alysa Liu, two Chinese-American Olympians, are at the center of a debate regarding their dual national identity while competing for different nations.

Team USA skeleton athlete Kelly Curtis and Team Israel bobsled captain AJ Edelman have publicly defended American-born skier Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China in the Winter Olympics.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested Olympic skier Eileen Gu 'sold out' to China, comparing the American-born athlete to billionaire George Soros.
Australian teen Indra Brown is being praised as 'the real deal' by defending freeski champion Eileen Gu, following her spectacular rise as a Winter Olympic medal contender.

Eileen Gu, the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier, is a global superstar whose career continues to spark divided opinions.
Olympic athlete Eileen Gu delivered a 'sweet' clapback to JD Vance's criticism regarding the Olympics.
Stephen Curry is listed as out for Thursday's game against Boston due to 'runner's knee' and is unlikely to reach the 65-game threshold required for NBA awards.
Eileen Gu, the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier, continues to be a global superstar who elicits strong and divided opinions.
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch gave a spirited shoutout and hype message to Alysa Liu, encouraging her to 'Win some gold' ahead of her 2026 Winter Olympics event.
Fans of Pittsford native Chris Lillis will have to wait until Friday to see him ski.
Eileen Gu, a prominent figure at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, gained viral attention for an insightful exchange with AFP regarding the pressures she faces.
An ex-New York Knick and former Turkish citizen publicly criticized global superstar Eileen Gu on Fox News for representing her mother's home country in the Olympics.

Eileen Gu, competing for China, responded to an Olympics reporter who questioned if her silver medals felt like 'two golds lost,' highlighting her controversial status at the Games.
Controversial Olympian Eileen Gu claims she was assaulted and robbed while at Stanford University, according to a recent report.

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom accused Olympic skier Eileen Gu of betraying America by competing for China, citing human rights abuses and Gu's $23 million earnings.
Olympic Skier Eileen Gu claims she was physically assaulted on Stanford Campus due to her decision to compete for China.

Eileen Gu secured a silver medal in the freeski big air event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, falling short of defending her 2022 gold but becoming the most decorated female freeskier in Olympic history. Meanwhile, Canadian curling teams face cheating allegations at the same games.
American-born skiing star Eileen Gu has achieved an impressive 5-for-5 medal record for China at the start of her Olympic career.
Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham secured the women's Olympic big air final, preventing defending champion Eileen Gu from winning her first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Games.
Eileen Gu, one of the highest-paid female athletes, has her net worth and career earnings explained.
Chinese skier Eileen Gu has voiced concerns over the "unfair" Olympic practice schedule ahead of the women's big air finals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. She is set to compete on Monday.
Olympic athlete Eileen Gu's unique position, competing for China while representing her personal brand, is highlighted in a recent analysis.
Eileen Gu expressed flattery after JD Vance suggested she should represent the United States instead of China in sports.

Eileen Gu, the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier, remains a global superstar who continues to divide public opinion.
Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu clapped back at Vice President JD Vance's criticism regarding her decision to compete for China at the Winter Olympics.
American-born Olympic skier Eileen Gu, who represents China, responded to Vice President JD Vance's criticism regarding her national allegiance.
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Eileen Gu has addressed criticism from figures like JD Vance in the United States, attributing it to her representation of China and her success.
Former Colorado Buffaloes point guard KJ Simpson has signed a two-way deal with the Denver Nuggets, bringing him back to Colorado.
A storm in Livigno has caused delays in some of the Olympic competitions, as captured in photos.
Speed skater Jordan Stolz is set to compete in the 1,500 meters at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with a chance to win his third gold medal.

Olympic skier Eileen Gu claims she has been physically assaulted and received death threats since her decision to represent China instead of the US at the Olympics.
JD Vance has suggested that Olympic medalist Eileen Gu, the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier, should compete for the United States given her benefits from the American system.
Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics expressed relief after an Italian media report of a condom shortage at the global event was resolved.
World champion Alysa Liu of the US is in contention for Olympic figure skating singles gold, stating she skated 'on another level'.
Vance raises questions about US-born freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu's decision to represent China in the Olympics, where she has won multiple medals.
Olympic skier Eileen Gu claims she was physically assaulted, had her dorm room robbed, and received death threats on Stanford campus due to her decision to compete for China.
Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett gifted his Olympian girlfriend Chloe Kim a new car following Valentine's Day, highlighting their status as a sports power couple.
Canada's Megan Oldham beat top favourite Eileen Gu of China to win gold in the women's freestyle skiing big air on Monday at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games. Oldham fell in her final run but that didn'
The final round of the men's super team large hill ski jump at the Winter Olympics 2026 was canceled due to weather, resulting in Austria being awarded the gold medal.
Norway's Atle Lie McGrath experienced an emotional meltdown after losing a gold medal in the Olympic slalom, while Switzerland's Loic Meillard secured the slalom gold. Meanwhile, predictions are out for the Czechia vs. Denmark men's Olympic hockey game.
Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito are highlighted as the top U.S. women's figure skating prospects for the 2026 Winter Olympics, aiming to break a long medal drought.
American-born athlete Eileen Gu, who competes for China, is facing political outrage, with commentary suggesting her actions are a strategic move for 'Eileen Gu, Inc.'