Eileen Gu has become the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history after winning two silver medals at the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano Cortina.
The 22-year-old freestyle skiing star secured silver in women’s slopestyle on February 9 and silver in women’s big air on February 16, taking her total Olympic medal tally to five. With this achievement, she set a new benchmark in women’s freestyle skiing at the Olympic Games.
Her latest medals also brought her level with men’s freestyle skiing record holder Mikael Kingsbury, marking a significant milestone in Olympic history.
Gu first rose to global prominence at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, where she won three medals. She claimed gold in big air with a left double cork 1620, gold in halfpipe, and silver in slopestyle, becoming the first freeskier to win three medals at a single Olympic Games.
Slopestyle and Big Air Success at Milano Cortina 2026
At Livigno Snow Park, Gu began her 2026 campaign with a strong performance in the women’s freeski slopestyle final on February 9.
She delivered a high-scoring run featuring technical rail sections and clean aerial tricks. Gu finished just 0.38 points behind Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud, earning the silver medal.
The result added to her Olympic record and marked her fourth medal at the time.
In the big air qualifiers on February 14, Gu faced an early setback after crashing on one of her initial runs. She recovered in her final attempt, executing a clean jump that placed her at the top of the standings and secured her place in the final.
The big air final, originally scheduled for February 15, was postponed due to heavy snowfall in Livigno. The event was rescheduled for February 16.
In the final, Gu scored 90.00 on her opening run with a double cork 1440. Her second attempt received 61.25 after an unstable landing. She regained momentum in her third run, landing a new left-side double cork 1260 to secure silver with a combined score of 179 points.
With that result, Eileen Gu became the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history.
Career Milestones and Competitive Achievements
Gu’s Olympic success builds on an already strong international record.
At the 2021 World Championships, she won gold medals in halfpipe and slopestyle, along with a bronze in big air. She also claimed multiple medals at the X Games and won two gold medals at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games.
Known for technical innovation, Gu became the first woman to land a forward double cork 1440 and introduced a double cork 1620 in Olympic big air competition.
Her competitive journey began in Lake Tahoe, where she started skiing at age three. She joined a ski team at eight and won her first national title at nine.
Her performances across Beijing 2022 and Milano Cortina 2026 have placed her at the top of women’s freestyle skiing in Olympic history.
As the Winter Olympics 2026 continue, Gu remains a central figure in freestyle skiing, with her halfpipe event still ahead. Her record-setting medal tally highlights her sustained performance at the highest level of international competition.
FAQs on Eileen Gu most decorated female freestyle skier
1. How many Olympic medals has Eileen Gu won?
- Eileen Gu has won five Olympic medals across the Beijing 2022 and Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
2. Which medals did Eileen Gu win at the Winter Olympics 2026?
- Silver in women’s slopestyle
- Silver in women’s big air
3. Why is Eileen Gu considered the most decorated female freestyle skier?
- She holds the highest number of Olympic medals by any female freestyle skier in history.
4. Where were the freestyle skiing events held at the Winter Olympics 2026?
- The events took place at Livigno Snow Park in Milano Cortina, Italy.
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