Gu blows away Olympic rivals in freeski halfpipe qualifiers

Nottingham Guardian - Gu blows away Olympic rivals in freeski halfpipe qualifiers

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Gu blows away Olympic rivals in freeski halfpipe qualifiers

SPORTS 17.02.2022

Californian-born Chinese sensation Eileen Gu topped qualification for the women's freeski halfpipe at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday, as she aims for her third medal of the Games.

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Gu, who has already bagged one gold and one silver in the Chinese capital, set the standard in qualifying with a first-run score of 93.75 before bettering it with 95.50 on her second attempt.

The 18-year-old, who in 2019 switched from representing the US to China, will compete last in the running order in Friday's 12-woman final.

Canada's Rachael Karker finished second in qualifying on 89.50, while Estonia's Kelly Sildaru was third on 87.50.

A.Kenneally--NG

Nottingham Guardian - Gu blows away Olympic rivals in freeski halfpipe qualifiers

Gu blows away Olympic rivals in freeski halfpipe qualifiers

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