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Eileen Gu Injured in Training, Cites Fan Disruption

8/23/2025

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Eileen Gu, an American-born Chinese Olympic gold medalist, sustained an injury during training in New Zealand on August 15.
She was transported to Christchurch for medical imaging.
Gu suggested that fan interference may have contributed to her injury and requested no recording during training.
She recently recovered from a shoulder injury and plans to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Story summary

Eileen Gu, an American-born Chinese Olympic gold medalist, sustained an injury during training in New Zealand on August 15.
She was transported to Christchurch for medical imaging.
Gu suggested that fan interference may have contributed to her injury and requested no recording during training.
She recently recovered from a shoulder injury and plans to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics.