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Meet Eileen Gu, the Chinese-American freeski prodigy rewriting history

Eileen Gu is a once-in-a-generation freestyle skier. From becoming the first-ever female to win three medals at her first X Games appearance to modelling for some of the most recognisable brands in the fashion industry and being accepted to study at Stanford University, the 18-year-old Chinese-American sensation is continuously redefining what it means to be an athlete.
Check out Red Bull TV’s latest series, Everyday Eileen, and continue reading to learn how Gu competes at world-class level in Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air, how she forged a modelling career and why she aspires to empower a new generation of Chinese women. Read More
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