Caitlin Clark Makes Viral Appearance With Gold Medalist Eileen Gu After Olympics

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WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark was spotted sitting front row at the Prada fashion show in Milan this week alongside Chinese American freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who won three medals, including one gold, at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. The appearance of the two high-profile athletes together at the fashion event has gone viral on social media.

Why it matters

Gu's decision to compete for China instead of the United States at the Olympics was controversial, but she remained one of the most popular athletes at the Games. Clark, who is preparing for her third WNBA season and upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, has a brand partnership with Prada, as does Gu, which explains their joint appearance at the fashion show.

The details

The two athletes were seated front row at the Prada show during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday. Gu, 22, is currently a senior at Stanford University majoring in international relations, while Clark, 24, plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.

• The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded recently.
• Gu and Clark were seated front row at the Prada show in Milan on Thursday.

What’s next

Clark will soon begin preparing to make her debut with the U.S. Women's National Team during the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, which start on March 11. Gu is currently a senior at Stanford University and is expected to focus on completing her degree after her successful Olympic performance.