Why U.S.-born skier Eileen Gu represents China at the Olympics

The San Francisco-born skier isn’t new to the Olympics, and neither are questions about the country she competes for.
Total Pro Sports

The Shocking Real Reason Eileen Gu Ditched Team USA for China at the Winter Olympics

Why Eileen Gu chose to represent China, and how identity, Olympic goals, and global endorsements shaped her controversial career decision.

Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu taken off on stretcher after scary fall at Olympics

Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu received treatment for a head injury but suffered no major injuries to her spine after a scary fall in Olympic halfpipe qualifying.

Vance speaks out on Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China instead of US in Olympics

Vice President JD Vance addressed controversy over Olympic skier Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China instead of the U.S., saying he hopes Americans would represent America.

Winter Olympics 2026: China reportedly paid U.S.-born athletes, including Eileen Gu, nearly $14 million

Gu and Zhu Yi, a fellow American-born athlete who now competes for China, were paid for "striving for excellent results" in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.

Alysa Liu, her father Arthur and Chinese spies: Unusual road to Olympics

U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu is central to the story of the 2026 Winter Olympics, but her father's story is a gripping one too.

Alysa Liu's social media following surges after Winter Olympics gold medal, surpassing Eileen Gu

Alysa Liu reaches 5.3 million Instagram followers after winning Team USA's first individual Olympic gold in women's figure skating in 24 years.
The Eagle-Tribune

China's Dairy Serves Overseas Winter Olympics for the First Time Mengniu's "World-Class Quality" Nourishes Global Athletes' Drive to Excel

MILAN, ITALY - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 February 2026 - From February 7 to 23, 2026, during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, Mengniu Group, as a Worldwide Olympic Partner
SPORTbible

Eileen Gu's response to JD Vance after criticism of her representing China over USA

Eileen Gu's response to US vice-president JD Vance speaks volumes after he criticised her for representing China over USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics.