Eileen Gu Defends Big Air Gold at Winter Olympics

Eileen Gu is readying to defend her big air ski freestyle title at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

She was second in qualifying and will face Mathilde Gremaud, who beat her to the gold medal in slopestyle.

The men's slalom race had a dramatic finish with Norway's Atle Lie McGrath leading but straddling a gate and being disqualified.

McGrath stopped, threw his ski poles over a fence, and walked through deep snow to the forest for some time alone.

This emotional reaction overshadowed Loic Meillard of Switzerland winning gold.

Gu is going for her second medal of these Olympics as she aims to win the big air event for the second Games in a row.

She is also competing in the halfpipe later in the Milan Cortina Games.

The United States won its women's hockey semifinal game, routing Sweden 5-0, and will play in the gold medal game.

The defending Olympic champion Canadians play Switzerland in the other semifinal game.

Eileen Gu will be up against tough competition in the big air event.

She has been training hard and is determined to defend her title.

The big air event is scheduled to take place on February 26, 2026.

Gu's performance in the qualifying round has set her up for a strong chance of winning.

Gu will face Mathilde Gremaud in the big air final, and the competition is expected to be fierce.

The winner of the big air event will be announced on February 26, 2026.

Eileen Gu's fans are eagerly waiting to see if she will defend her title.

The Milan Cortina Olympics have seen many exciting moments so far.

Gu's determination and skill make her a strong contender for the gold medal.

The big air event is one of the most anticipated events at the Winter Olympics.