Olympic gold medalist Gu Ailing, China’s freestyle skiing superstar, shared a setback in her training journey after a "man-made" accident during practice left her injured. The 21-year-old took to Sina Weibo on Saturday to update fans, calling the incident "very horrible" and revealing she underwent medical scans in Christchurch, New Zealand. 🏥
Gu, who battled injuries throughout the 2024-25 season and withdrew from February’s Asian Winter Games in Harbin, had only recently resumed snow training after months of recovery. ❄️ "Hoping to get back on the slopes soon," she wrote, adding that experts are still evaluating her condition.
Fans flooded her post with supportive messages, praising her resilience. 💪 Known for her gravity-defying tricks and historic wins at Beijing 2022, Gu’s journey continues to inspire young athletes worldwide. 🌍✨
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Gu Ailing suffers injury in 'man-made' accident during practice
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