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Eileen Gu wins ski halfpipe gold for historic 3rd medal in Beijing
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San Francisco native Eileen Gu wins gold for China
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Beijing Olympics: Eileen Gu on Skiing for China, Navigating Identity
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Why Eileen Gu switched to China, Wins gold in big air
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Eileen Gu's Gold Medal for China Sparks Controversy – NBC Bay Area
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U.S.-Born Eileen Gu Calls China Her 'Homeland' After Winning Gold
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Eileen Gu is the poster child for a new type of Chinese athlete