Eileen Gu Dominates Halfpipe, Claims 6th Olympic Medal

Gu retains title, beats teammate Li Fanghui and Britain's Zoe Atkin

Eileen Gu of China wins women's halfpipe gold, becomes most decorated Olympic freeskier with 6 medals.

Li Fanghui nailed her second run, jumping into second place...

Eileen Gu of China has made history by retaining her women's halfpipe title at the Winter Games, earning her sixth Olympic medal and cementing her position as the most decorated freeskier in Olympic history. Gu's impressive performance saw her score 94.75, just 0.75 points better than her second run, leaving competitors in awe.

Gu's teammate Li Fanghui took silver with a score of 93.00, while Britain's Zoe Atkin claimed bronze with a score of 92.50. Atkin's medal marks a significant achievement for Team GB, equalling their all-time record at a Winter Olympics.

Eileen Gu turned her disappointing opening round into a stunning comeback, nailing her second and third runs to top the standings with a score of 94.75. This impressive performance earned her a gold medal, adding to her collection of silver medals in big air and slopestyle from Livigno.

The 22-year-old skier, who previously won two golds and a silver at the Beijing Olympics, has now moved ahead of Canada's Mikael Kingsbury to become the most decorated freeskier in Olympic history. Gu's achievement showcases her exceptional skill and mental strength, cementing her position as a leading figure in the sport.

Li Fanghui nailed her second run, jumping into second place, and improved her score to 93.00 on her third attempt. With only Zoe Atkin left to go, Li was in a strong position to take silver.

🥇 A 94.75 🤯

Just a breathtaking #Gold medal performance from the legendary Eileen GU in the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe 🔥

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World champion Zoe Atkin, representing Britain, put down her best run of the day but managed a score of 92.50, securing bronze. Atkin, born in the US but representing her mother's country, had a notable performance.

The final was originally scheduled for Saturday but was postponed due to heavy snowfall in the Italian Alpine resort.