Meyers Taylor wins gold for USA, Gu takes second silver in Milan-Cortina

Narrow margins decided Monday's Olympic medals as Eileen Gu had to settle for another silver trying to defend her title.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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MILAN (AP) — Narrow margins decided Monday's Olympic medals in Milan-Cortina, as Eileen Gu had to settle for another silver medal in her attempt to defend her title.

Why it matters

Gu's performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina has been highly anticipated, as she looks to build on her success from the previous games. Her second silver medal shows the intense competition at the highest levels of winter sports.

The details

In the event, Gu was narrowly edged out for the gold medal, continuing a trend of close finishes at the Olympics. Despite the disappointment of not defending her title, Gu's second silver medal is still a strong showing and keeps her among the top winter sports athletes in the world.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina took place on Monday, February 16.

The players

Eileen Gu

A Chinese-American freestyle skier who won gold and silver medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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The takeaway

Gu's continued success at the highest levels of winter sports demonstrates her world-class talent and the intense competition at the Olympic level. Her silver medal performance in Milan-Cortina will only further cement her status as one of the top athletes in her sport.