Eileen Gu
Eileen Gu defends Olympic gold in women's freeski halfpipe
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Eileen Gu of China won gold in the women's freeski halfpipe at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, defending her Beijing title with a score of 94.75 on her third run. Teammate Li Fanghui took silver, while Zoe Atkin of Great Britain earned bronze in the rescheduled event at Livigno Snow Park. The victory marks Gu's third gold and sixth overall Olympic medal.
A winter storm warning has delayed the women's freeski halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by one day, affecting competitors including reigning world champion Zoe Atkin and defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu. Atkin, who qualified first, is set to challenge for gold after overcoming personal fears in the sport. The event highlights Atkin's journey and family ties in British skiing history.