Bay Area Olympians Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu travel very different paths, and China-US relations hang over their stories

It is as captivating as it is divisive: the tale of two Chinese American athletic geniuses who have so much in common but make such different choices.

Alysa Liu’s Stance On Eileen Gu Representing China Over USA Revealed

Gu accepted an invitation to compete for China, switching from the United States to China in 2019. While she faced significant scrutiny leading up to and during the Winter Games, Gu went on to become the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history, winning three medals each at the 2022 and 2026 Games.
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"In my head it’s a bit hypocritical": Alysa Liu defends Eileen Gu after backlash over representing China in Olympics

Alysa Liu points out people’s hypocrisy in criticising Eileen Gu’s decision to represent China over the USA in 2026 Winter Olympics. Read More.

Alysa Liu speaks out on Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China over US and political backlash

Alysa Liu defends Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China at Olympics, calling criticism hypocritical. Both Bay Area athletes faced unfair comparisons.