Overview
- American-born and competing for China, Gu will contest slopestyle, big air and halfpipe in Livigno starting Feb. 7.
- Gu told Reuters she has nothing left to prove and described rediscovering her love for skiing, while hinting at new tricks if conditions allow.
- Freestyle courses in Livigno feature bigger jumps and longer rails, with analysts expecting higher-rotation runs and greater amplitude than in 2022.
- NBC and Peacock plan prominent coverage of Gu as a marquee figure despite a broader emphasis on U.S. athletes.
- Recent reports place Gu’s 2025 earnings near $23 million largely from endorsements, far outpacing modest prize money from competitions.