Eileen Gu made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics, securing two golds and a silver medal, becoming the only action sports athlete to clinch three medals in a single Olympic event. At age 18, she set the record for the youngest freeski Olympic gold medalist. Eileen’s extraordinary feats extend beyond the Olympics; she’s the first snowsport athlete to claim three medals at both the 2021 XGames and FIS World Championships and the inaugural female freeskier to execute a double cork 1440 and unnatural double cork 1620 in competition.
Eileen is not just a champion on the slopes but also a voice for cultural unity and youth empowerment. As a global freeski ambassador, she’s dedicated to inspiring youth, particularly girls, to transcend their limits and embrace sports for a confident and healthy life.
In recognition of her exceptional accomplishments, Eileen was honored with the “Action Sportsperson of the Year” at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Award. In 2022, she made the TIME100 Most Influential People List and was awarded Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPYs. Her advocacy for female empowerment earned her the Vogue Aurora Award in 2019, and her role as a cultural conduit between the US and China is evident in her role as ambassador for the Salt Lake City 2030 Olympic Bid.
Eileen’s foray into the modeling world was marked by her striking runway debut at the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2023 fashion show, followed by her recent opening and closing of the Bosideng 2024 show at Milan Fashion Week. Academically gifted and a fashion icon, Eileen balances a 4.0 GPA at Stanford University with a prolific fashion career that includes collaborations with luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, IWC, and Tiffany & Co., as well as features on the covers of renowned magazines. As a global icon, Eileen Gu continues to inspire, achieving excellence and fostering international unity.