Chinese megastar skier Eileen Gu recently revealed the true reason why she picked to represent China over the USA at the Olympics.

The San Francisco-born skier isn’t new to the Olympics, and neither are questions about the country she competes for.

Chinese Olympic star Eileen Gu condemned President Trump’s harsh criticism of American skier Hunter Hess after he expressed “mixed emotions” about representing the US at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Eileen Gu explains why she represents China instead of Team USA, addressing heritage, impact, and backlash ahead of the 2026 Olympics. The post Why American Born Eileen Gu Competes for China in the Winter Olympics appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Find out why Gu is receiving criticism during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

A fresh political storm has engulfed Olympic skier Eileen Gu after she weighed in on President Donald Trump’s recent criticism

Most countries that have competed at the Winter Olympics have taken home medals in multiple sports over the years. There are also some that have emerged

Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier, boasts an estimated net worth of $50 million, far above that of most of her competitors. One of the highest‑earning Winter Olympians ever, the vast majority of her income comes from endorsements and fashion contracts rather than prize money.