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Olympic champion skier Eileen Gu injured in a training accident in New Zealand

Eileen Gu's training accident, attributed to human error and possibly fan interference, comes months after resuming practice post-injury ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

  • Eileen Gu, a 21-year-old two-time Olympic champion representing China, was injured in a training accident at Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand, on Friday, 2025-08-16.
  • The accident occurred due to human error and was described by Gu as a "very terrible" and "man-made" incident, which led to serious injury requiring hospital transport on a stretcher.
  • Gu was flown to Christchurch early Saturday for diagnostic imaging and posted about the injury on Sina Weibo, emphasizing the danger of interruptions during training and the need to focus fully.
  • Gu expressed her hope to resume snow training in the near future, pending final medical clearance, and thanked everyone for their support while asking for patience and understanding.
  • Gu plans to represent China again at the 2026 Olympics and is currently awaiting expert medical clearance to resume training, highlighting ongoing recovery from injuries during the 2024–25 season.
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Olympic champion skier Eileen Gu injured in a training accident in New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — American-born Chinese skier and Olympic freestyle gold medalist Eileen Gu has suffered an injury while training in New Zealand, the latest in a series of

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CGTN broke the news in Beijing, China on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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