China's freestyle skiing superstar Gu Ailing is rewriting the record books—again. The 21-year-old phenom claimed her 17th career victory at the Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe World Cup in Colorado's Copper Mountain this weekend, proving she's still the one to beat. 🚀
Gu, who dominated the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, led from the start after topping the prelims. Her first-run score of 90.50 held firm despite nail-biting slips in later attempts. 🇨🇳 Chinese athletes Li Fanghui (5th) and Chen Zihan (8th) also showcased rising talent in the competition.
🇬🇧 Britain's Zoe Atkins came painfully close to dethroning Gu, scoring 89.75 in her final run. But Gu's 14th straight halfpipe gold cements her GOAT status. ❄️ \"This sport keeps evolving,\" Gu told reporters post-event, \"but my drive? That’s only getting stronger.\"
