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Who Is Eileen Gu? The American-Born Freestyle Skier Is Competing For China
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Eileen Gu, born in U.S., will ski for China at Beijing Olympics - The Washington Post
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Eileen Gu soars while questions about her citizenship linger – The China Project
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Olympian Eileen Gu competing for China is ruffling US skiers
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Eileen Gu's Gold Medal for China Sparks Controversy – NBC Bay Area
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California-born skier Eileen Gu, 18, wins gold for China on Olympic debut in Freeski
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Olympic freestyle skier Eileen Gu working for Salt Lake City Utah Winter Olympic Games bid
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Eileen Gu, born in U.S., will ski for China at Beijing Olympics - The Washington Post
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Olympic skier Eileen Gu divides opinion as she chooses to compete for China despite being born & raised in California
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American-born Chinese skier Eileen Gu wins gold in halfpipe event