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Olympian Eileen Gu says she feels like a 'punching bag' amid backlash for competing with China over US

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Olympian Eileen Gu says she feels like a 'punching bag' amid backlash for competing with China over US Open in Foxnews.com
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  • Eileen Gu advances to the Olympic halfpipe final after a fall, delivering a clutch comeback to secure her spot.
  • Gu begins the final aiming to defend her halfpipe title after earning medals in slopestyle and big air during these Games.
  • Analysts frame Gu as a top marketable athlete, balancing Olympic performance with a strong branding presence.

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Australia’s Indra Brown, 16, soars into Winter Olympics freeski halfpipe final

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/20/indra-brown-freeski-halfpipe-finals-winter-olympics-2026Theguardian.com
Australia’s Indra Brown, 16, soars into Winter Olympics freeski halfpipe final

Sixteen-year-old Aussie Indra Brown soars into freeski halfpipe final

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/47979514/winter-olympics-australia-indra-brown-soars-freeski-halfpipe-finalEspn.com
Sixteen-year-old Aussie Indra Brown soars into freeski halfpipe final

Stanford's Eileen Gu Qualfies for the Women's Freeski Halfpipe

https://www.si.com/college/stanford/olympic-sports/stanford-s-eileen-gu-chasing-final-medal-in-milanSi.com
Stanford's Eileen Gu Qualfies for the Women's Freeski Halfpipe

Eileen Gu 'Exhausted' from Olympics Schedule, Eyes 3rd Freestyle Skiing Medal

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25399482-eileen-gu-exhausted-olympics-schedule-eyes-3rd-freestyle-skiing-medalBleacherreport.com
Eileen Gu 'Exhausted' from Olympics Schedule, Eyes 3rd Freestyle Skiing Medal

Who is Eileen Gu? Meet the Olympic freestyle skiing superstar who went viral for defending her silver medal wins.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/who-is-eileen-gu-meet-the-olympic-freestyle-skiing-superstar-who-went-viral-for-defending-her-silver-medal-wins-195136797.htmlYahoo.com
Who is Eileen Gu? Meet the Olympic freestyle skiing superstar who went viral for defending her silver medal wins.

Eileen Gu says she was assaulted and received death threats over China decision

https://www.the-sun.com/sport/15969044/eileen-gu-china-usa-assault-threats-claims-winter-olympics/The-sun.com
Eileen Gu says she was assaulted and received death threats over China decision

‘Exhausted’ Eileen Gu qualifies for freeski halfpipe final after overcoming first-run fall

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7058300/2026/02/19/eileen-gu-womens-halfpipe-qualification/Nytimes.com
‘Exhausted’ Eileen Gu qualifies for freeski halfpipe final after overcoming first-run fall

'Punching bag' Eileen Gu suffers ANOTHER fall at Winter Olympics

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/winterolympics/article-15577127/eileen-gu-fall-winter-olympics-china.htmlDailymail.co.uk
'Punching bag' Eileen Gu suffers ANOTHER fall at Winter Olympics

Defending Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu brushes off fall and advances to final in halfpipe

https://apnews.com/article/eileen-gu-halfpipe-freeski-winter-olympics-f5ee0364425f639c22b2502a3850706eApnews.com
Defending Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu brushes off fall and advances to final in halfpipe

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