She has won the most gold medals of any free skier, is the highest earner at the 2026 Winter Olympics and is so much more besides

Elieen Gu likely experienced every possible emotion during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Milano-Cortina. The American-born skier, who represents China internationally, will leave the village with two silver medals and a gold medal.

Eileen Gu is going home with three Winter Olympic medals from Italy. The 22-year-old Olympic skier won gold in the women's halfpipe on Sunday. It's the third medal of her 2026 Winter Games. Gu previously won two silver medals at the Milan Cortina Games.

Koong sees Gu as just Eileen, her gregarious friend who loves scary movies and the Chinese dish Beijing Kao Ya. Until, that is, Gu is confronted with a “mob of people” asking for pictures. “When you’re at school it fades away,” she says. “You’re like: ‘Oh my God, did you finish this paper yet?’”

You got to give lots of credit to Eileen Gu for responding brilliantly back to the reporter with great confidence. She looked him in the eye said that was a "ridiculous perspective" without any hesitation or fear. 😁 pic.twitter.com/fPz5uQIosT

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The 22-year-old is the most decorated freestyle skier in Games history, while Hong Kong speed skater Joey Lam claimed city’s best finish.

Eileen Gu crowned her Olympic Games with a gold medal on Sunday, saving her best until last. The 22-year-old was the darling of the Beijing Olympics four years ago, where she won two gold medals and a silver,