Eileen Gu breaks down in tears during winning press conference after learning tragic news
The Mirror US • • sports
Key Points:
- Eileen Gu learned of her grandmother's death moments after winning gold in the Winter Olympics halfpipe competition, leading to her late arrival at the subsequent press conference where she paid an emotional tribute to her grandmother's strength and influence.
- Gu reflected on her Olympic journey, highlighting the challenges of competing in three events with limited training time and emphasizing her bravery and self-trust in achieving historic success as the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history.
- Despite her athletic achievements, Gu has faced significant backlash and controversy over her decision to represent China instead of the United States, where she was raised and initially competed, with critics questioning her motivations.
- Gu has denied that financial incentives influenced her nationality switch, expressing pride in her accomplishments and the progress
