Winter Olympics superstar Gu Ailing just added another epic chapter to her legacy! The 20-year-old phenom soared to victory at the FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup in Chongli, China, landing a flawless second run with 90.00 points. This marks her 16th World Cup win, tying French skier Tess Ledeux for the all-time record.
Team China dominated the podium: Gu’s compatriot Li Fanghui grabbed silver with 82.75 points, proving the nation’s winter sports momentum is unstoppable.
Gu’s victory lap? Literally. During qualifiers, she topped all 15 competitors with 89.50 points—the only athlete to break 85.00! Canadian Amy Fraser and Britain’s Zoe Atkin trailed behind, while Li secured her finals spot with a stylish 78-point run.
This win continues Gu’s streak: she’s now claimed gold in four of her last five World Cup starts. Last season’s sole silver? Blame the weather—Mammoth Mountain’s finals got canceled, freezing qualifier results.
Want more? Keep watching: Gu’s rewriting the playbook for freeskiing, one gravity-defying trick at a time.
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China's Gu Ailing wins FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup women's gold
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