Eileen Gu

Eileen Feng Gu, born on September 3, 2003, is a remarkable Chinese-American freestyle skier and model, known for her exceptional talent and groundbreaking achievements in the world of winter sports. Competing for China since the 2018–19 season, Gu has made a significant impact in halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air events, quickly establishing herself as a dominant force in freestyle skiing.

At just eighteen years old, Gu made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, where she became the youngest Olympic champion in freestyle skiing. Her impressive performance earned her two gold medals in big air and halfpipe, along with a silver medal in slopestyle, making her the first freestyle skier to win three medals at a single Winter Olympics.

Continuing her remarkable journey, Gu further solidified her legacy at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, where she won gold in women's halfpipe and secured two additional silver medals in big air and slopestyle. This achievement set a new Olympic medal record in freestyle skiing, surpassing all previous competitors, regardless of gender.

In recognition of her influence and contributions, Time magazine named Gu one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022, highlighting her status as a pioneer in her field. She was also featured on the magazine's February 9, 2026, edition, and in 2025, she ranked as the fourth-highest earning female athlete globally.