China's freestyle skiing superstar Gu Ailing proved unstoppable on home snow yesterday, defending her women's halfpipe title at the FIS Freeski World Cup in Zhangjiakou with a jaw-dropping second run! ❄️
The 22-year-old Olympic champion faced stiff competition from Britain's Zoe Atkin, who led after the first round with 90.25 points. But Gu, competing at the Secret Garden Resort where she made history during the 2022 Winter Olympics, leveled up her game with a daring 91.75-point performance to clinch victory. 🚀
'This win means everything,' Gu told reporters after securing her third consecutive gold at this event. 'I pushed through mental barriers and trusted my training—it's like leveling up in real life!' 🎮
Chinese skiers Zhang Kexin and Li Fanghui also made the top 10, finishing fifth and ninth respectively. The event's snowy conditions and roaring home crowd created an electric atmosphere, with fans comparing Gu's final run to 'watching poetry in motion.' ✨
