Eileen Gu rebounds from fall to make freeski halfpipe final

By NBC Olympics

Published February 20, 2026 2:55 am

NBC Olympics

U.S.-born Eileen Gu of China shook off an opening crash with a cleaned-up second run to advance to the women’s freeski halfpipe final, keeping alive bids to defend her 2022 Beijing gold and earn a third medal in Italy.

NBC Olympics

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.