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At halfpipe, neither US-born Olympic medal favorite competes for U.S. Eileen Gu takes the heat

CHINA
21-02-2026 17:46 HKT
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China's Eileen Gu takes photos with attendees after the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
China's Eileen Gu takes photos with attendees after the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
halfpipeUS-bornOlympic medalfavoriteU.SEileen Gu

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