Chinese freestyle skiing icon Gu Ailing added another historic chapter to her career at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, securing back-to-back silver medals in women’s slopestyle. But this wasn’t just a repeat—it was a heart-pounding showdown against her longtime rival, Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud. 🏔️⚡
Gu, who first burst onto the global stage with a World Cup win in Italy at age 15, dominated early with an 86.58-point opening run. But Gremaud, the reigning champion from Beijing 2022, flipped the script in her second attempt, scoring 86.96 to snatch the lead. A bobble on Gu’s final rail section left her unable to respond, and a last-run fall sealed her silver fate. 😮💨
🏅 Legacy in Motion: Despite the near-miss, Gu’s back-to-back Olympic silvers cement her as one of freestyle skiing’s most consistent stars. Fans flooded social media with support, praising her resilience. "It’s bittersweet," Gu said post-event, "but competing at this level always pushes me further."
👀 What’s Next? All eyes are now on Gu’s upcoming events—and whether she’ll add more hardware to her 2026 campaign. Stay tuned! 📲✨
