Eileen Gu explains why she represents China instead of Team USA, addressing heritage, impact, and backlash ahead of the 2026 Olympics. The post Why American Born Eileen Gu Competes for China in the Winter Olympics appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Beijing 2022 silver medallist Jaelin Kauf dodged through the second round of qualifiers on Wednesday to reach the finals at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games in the town of Livigno.

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