Eileen Gu, the San Francisco-born freestyle skier criticized after turning her back on Team USA to represent China, is back in the headlines.
In a new interview withThe Athletic, Gu detailed a series of alleged incidents at Stanford that she says were sparked by backlash over her Olympic choice.
"The police were called. I’ve had death threats. I’ve had my dorm robbed," Gu toldThe Athletic.
"I’ve gone through some things as a 22-year-old that I really think no one should ever have to endure, ever."
BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 08: U.S. born freestyle skier Eileen Gu, or Gu Ailing, poses with her two gold medals and a silver medal before a ceremony to honour the contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics at the Great Hall of the People on April 8, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
Her decision to represent China, a move widely viewed as prioritizing lucrative endorsements over representing the United States, ignited fierce criticism from the moment she announced it.
Stanford University has remained largely tight-lipped. The university has not publicly confirmed details surrounding Gu’s claims.
The tension from her decision hasn't eased as Gu competes in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
She has already picked up two silver medals in Italy this week in slopestyle and big air, yet the conversation surrounding her skews more political.
Born and raised in California and honed by the U.S. ski system, she chose to compete for China to maximize endorsements in the communist country while still benefiting from an elite American education and lifestyle.
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