Early Life and Childhood in the United States
Eileen Gu was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in the United States. She holds American citizenship and spent much of her early life in the U.S., where she began freestyle skiing and training at a young age.
Connection to China and Training in the Country
Gu has strong ties to China through her mother, who is from Beijing. She began visiting China as a child and later trained there to compete for the Chinese national team. She has described China as an important part of her identity and career.
Residency and Competition Choices
Gu chose to represent China in international competitions, including the Winter Olympics. She has lived and trained in both the United States and China, balancing her academic studies in the U.S. with her athletic career. For more details on her background, see her profile on the official Olympic website at https://olympics.com/en/athletes/eileen-gu.
