Eileen Gu defends Olympic halfpipe title to win sixth career medal

Eileen Gu has successfully defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title to claim a historic sixth medal in six Winter Games events.

The 22-year-old, born in the United States but competing for China, is now the most decorated freeskier in the history of the sport at the Olympics.

She secured victory in Livigno, Italy, with a dominant performance that underscored her consistency on the world stage.

Dominance in Italy

Gu won the event on the strength of a technically sound second run before improving further in her final attempt.

The freestyle star pumped her ski poles in celebration after landing her last trick, finishing with a commanding score of 94.75.

This latest triumph adds to the two silver medals she has already collected at the Milan Cortina Games.

Her haul in Italy complements the two golds and one silver she won at the Beijing Games four years ago.

A perfect podium record

China secured a one-two finish on the podium as Gu’s teammate Li Fanghui took the silver medal.

Great Britain’s Zoe Atkin finished in third place to claim bronze.

The final had been rescheduled to Sunday following a heavy snowstorm the previous night, but the delay did not hamper Gu’s path to gold.