Eileen Gu Halfpipe: Watch Schedule & Live Updates
- Olympic champion Eileen Gu kicked off her World Cup season at the Secret Garden in zhangjiakou, China, on December 8, 2023, seeking to build momentum toward the...
- This victory follows Gu's impressive performance at the 2025 X Games, where she secured gold in the halfpipe event.
- Canada's Cassie Sharpe, the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic champion, is also in top form.
Eileen Gu Begins World Cup Season Aiming for Milano Cortina 2026
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Olympic champion Eileen Gu kicked off her World Cup season at the Secret Garden in zhangjiakou, China, on December 8, 2023, seeking to build momentum toward the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Gu,representing China,won the halfpipe competition,solidifying her status as a dominant force in the sport.
This victory follows Gu’s impressive performance at the 2025 X Games, where she secured gold in the halfpipe event. she is the reigning Crystal globe winner from last season.
Canada’s Cassie Sharpe, the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic champion, is also in top form. Sharpe finished second to Gu at Secret Garden last season and remains a serious contender for podium finishes.
A Demanding Season Ahead
Gu’s season will be demanding, as she plans to compete not onyl in halfpipe but also in slopestyle and big air.She previously won Olympic silver in slopestyle and gold in big air at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, achieving a historic three-medal performance. She aims to continue this success at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.