Olympian Eileen Gu’s Birth Certificate Revealed Amid Her Refusal to Reveal Her American Dad’s Identity (Exclusive)
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Key Points:
- Olympic freestyle skier Eileen Gu, born and raised in the U.S. by her Chinese mother, chose to compete for China, sparking criticism and controversy over her national allegiance.
- Gu’s birth certificate reveals her father’s name is left blank, maintaining his identity as a mystery, while she has strong ties to China through her mother and frequent visits to Beijing.
- At 22, Gu has won six Olympic medals, including gold and silver, becoming the most decorated freeskier in Olympic history and earning millions in endorsements, partly from Chinese sports authorities.
- Gu has faced backlash and threats for representing China, including alleged physical assault and police involvement during her time at Stanford, but she remains proud of both her Chinese heritage and American upbringing.
