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Lindsey Vonn Undergoes More Surgery After Olympic Crash

The 41-year-old Olympic champion remains hospitalized nearly two weeks after her terrifying downhill accident.

Olympian Eileen Gu responds to JD Vance's comments about her representing China

The five-time Olympic medalist was born in San Francisco but has competed for China since 2019.

Eileen Gu, China's Olympic Freestyle Skiing Star, Defends Silver Medals

The 22-year-old athlete has faced backlash for competing for China instead of the US, but continues to shine on the slopes.

Eileen Gu, 2026 Winter Olympics Champion, Boasts Charismatic Career and Massive Wealth

The freestyle skier has amassed a net worth of over $23 million through endorsements, modeling, and her dominant Olympic performances.

Eileen Gu Aims for Final Olympic Gold in Milan

The Stanford student and freestyle skiing star competes in her last event of the 2026 Winter Games.

Eileen Gu Posts Heartbreaking Photo After Gold Medal Win

The Olympic champion shared a touching tribute to her late grandmother after her victory.

Eileen Gu Defends Olympic Halfpipe Title Amid Family Tragedy

The Chinese-American freestyle skier became the most decorated Olympian in the sport's history, just hours after learning of her grandmother's passing.

Eileen Gu's Family Tree Reflects Her Dual Heritage

The Olympic gold medalist's powerful matriarchal upbringing in San Francisco shaped her rise to global stardom.

Eileen Gu Responds to VP Vance's Olympics Comments

The Olympic champion says she's "flattered" but unbothered by suggestions she should represent the U.S.

Shiffrin ends Olympic medal drought with slalom gold

American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin dominates the women's slalom event at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Bay Area Man Killed in Tahoe Skiing Accident

Authorities identify victim as 53-year-old from Hillsborough

Eileen Gu Claps Back at VP Vance's Criticism Over Competing for China

The Chinese-American skier responds to allegations of 'treasonous' decision to represent China at the Olympics.

Vance Criticizes Eileen Gu for Competing for China

Vice President says someone who benefited from U.S. should want to compete for the U.S.

Eileen Gu, China's Skiing Star, Amasses $50 Million Net Worth

The Chinese-American athlete's earnings come mostly from endorsements and business ventures, not competition winnings.

SF Native Eileen Gu Advances to Big Air Final in Freestyle Skiing

The defending gold medalist placed second in qualifiers and will compete for another medal on Monday.

Eileen Gu, U.S. Olympian Competing for China, Faces Backlash

The freestyle skier has made history but her decision to represent China has drawn criticism.

Gen Z Olympian Eileen Gu Balances School, Sports and Lucrative Deals

The 22-year-old Stanford student is already one of the highest-paid female athletes, earning over $23 million in 2025.

SF Native Eileen Gu Wins Silver for China in Freeski Slopestyle

Gu secures her fourth Olympic medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Eileen Gu, American-Born Skier, Competes for China

Explaining the dual citizenship of the 22-year-old freestyle skiing star

Olympic Snowboarders Defend Teammate Over Trump Criticism

Chloe Kim and Eileen Gu call for unity after Trump lashes out at US freeskier Hunter Hess over immigrant comments.

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