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Defending Olympic Gold Medalist Eileen Gu Brushes Off Fall and Advances to Final in Halfpipe
- On Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, Eileen Gu fell on her first run in freeski halfpipe qualifying at Livigno, Italy, during the Milan Cortina Games.
- On the third trick, Gu clipped the lip, lost her left ski and skidded to the bottom of the halfpipe course.
- Having risen to fame at 18, Gu, a 22-year-old born in the United States and competing for China, previously medaled in all five of her Olympic events.
- She must stay upright on her second run and score in the top 12 to reach Saturday's final, facing pressure after her fall in qualifying.
- Given her rapid rise at age 18 and multi-medal record, the unexpected qualifying crash could alter the halfpipe final lineup by removing a top contender, and a failed second run would eliminate Gu from medal contention.
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