Eileen Gu has claimed gold in the women's freeski halfpipe at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, held at the Livigno Snow Park in Italy. The Chinese athlete's victory marks her third medal at these Games, following earlier performances in other freestyle skiing disciplines.
The Winning Performance
Competing on 22 February, Gu delivered a commanding run, earning 94.75 points from the international judging panel. The event had been originally scheduled for the evening of 21 February but was postponed due to deteriorating weather conditions affecting visibility and course conditions.
Li Fanghui, also representing China, took the silver medal with 93.00 points, while Britain's Zoe Atkin secured bronze with 92.50 points. The narrow scoring margins—less than 2.5 points separating gold from bronze—underscore the competitive level of women's freeski halfpipe at the Olympic stage.
Livigno as Venue
The Livigno Snow Park hosted the event as part of the broader freestyle skiing program at Milano Cortina 2026. The venue, located in the Italian Alps near the Swiss border in the Valtellina region, has become an established location on the international freestyle circuit.
What This Means for Italy
Gu's performance at Livigno represents another successful moment for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, demonstrating that Italy's Alpine venues can deliver world-class competitions. For the Valtellina region, the global exposure from hosting Olympic freestyle events contributes to the Games' broader legacy and the profile of Italian Alpine resorts on the international stage.
About Eileen Gu
At 23 years old, Gu has established herself as a prominent figure in Olympic freestyle skiing. Her success across multiple disciplines reflects the demanding nature of modern freestyle competition, where athletes must master technical precision and spatial awareness across different event formats.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Games are drawing to a close, with final events concluding on 22 February. Gu's gold medal in Livigno represents another highlight in what has been a strong Olympic campaign for the athlete and a successful showcase for Italy's Alpine infrastructure.
