Eileen Gu is an American-born Chinese skier who has competed in halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air contests since 2019.
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early life
early life
Gu was born in The Town, California, to an American dad and a Chinese mom on September 3, 2003. Yan Gu, her mother, came to the United States from China as a student in her twenties.
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career
career
Gu came to the United States when she was eight years old. In 2018, she began training and competing in major skiing contests as an American.
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facts
facts
She was born in the United States, she took Chinese nationality and now represents China in all international games.
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family
family
Eileen Gu’s father is a citizen of the United States. GU opted to leave her American squad at the age of 15 to represent China.
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winner
winner
Gu has become a standout on the freeskiing circuit since 2021. Gu won two gold medals as well as a bronze in her first participation at the X Games in Aspen.
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net worth and salary
net worth and salary
As of 2022, Eileen’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 - $5 million. Eileen’s primary sources of income are skiing and modeling. Eileen’s compensation for the year is yet to be determined