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

Eileen Gu: US freestyle skier representing China at the Winter Olympics 2026 - Eileen Gu is a skiing superstar, but the US born gold medalist represents China in the Winter Olympics, why?

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

WASHINGTON — Three-time Olympic medalist Eileen Gu is back for the Milan Cortana Winter Games, and once again she is representing China instead of the United States — the country where she was born.

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NBC's Winter Olympics coverage will lean heavily on athletes competing for the U.S., as the broadcaster seeks to tap American patriotism and capture eyeballs during the games. One exception: a 22-year-old freestyle skier competing for China who will get the full star treatment.

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