"Snow princess" Eileen Gu received cheers from tens of thousands as she paraded in San Francisco, weeks after winning three medals at the 2026 winter Olympics for China.
American freestyle skier Eileen Gu stated that many people do not understand or believe that her decision to compete for China was made to create the greatest possible positive impact.
US vice president JD Vance stated he would only cheer for athletes who identify as American at the 2026 Winter Olympics, excluding "Snow Princess" Eileen Gu.
Twenty-two-year-old skier Eileen Gu confirms she will continue to compete for China at the 2026 Winter Olympics, rather than her birth country, the United States.