Eileen Gu followers momentarily overwhelmed China’s top social media site on Tuesday, as tens of millions raced online to celebrate the teenage freeski sensation’s maiden gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Gu, an 18-year-old American, stormed into first place in the women’s big air category with her third run, earning 94.5 with a 1620 and a clean landing for a total score of 188.25 in the event’s Winter Olympics debut. She narrowly defeated France’s Tess Ledeux, who claimed silver with a score of 187.50. Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland won the bronze medal.

Eileen Gu Parents

Gu’s father is American, while her mother is Chinese. She grew up skiing in Lake Tahoe and achieved her first World Cup podium at the age of 15.

Though she switched to compete for China, it’s unknown if she resigned her American citizenship, which is often required for Chinese naturalisation because the nation does not accept multiple citizenship. Gu has never publicly addressed the issue of her American citizenship, however an item on the official Olympic website mentioned her “dual nationality” in January.

Eileen Gu’s Height and Weight

How tall is Eileen Gu? She is incredibly attractive and has a great personality. She stands around 5 feet 5 inches tall. She weights 68 kilogrammes. Furthermore, the entire body measurement spans from a 38-inch bust to a 24-inch waist and 36-inch hips. Her eyes are dark brown, and she has light brown hair.

Eileen Gu’s Career Explored

Since joining China’s national team, Gu’s face has been on magazine covers and billboards nationwide. She has received countless sponsorships and commercial deals, and she is quickly becoming one of China’s most popular young stars — however her sudden popularity has drawn more attention from Western critics.

Aside from her skiing career, she is a model, brand ambassador, and has been admitted to Stanford University, where she wants to study in the autumn.