Ready for some winter sports magic? This weekend at Zhangjiakou’s Secret Garden Resort on the Chinese mainland, everyone’s favorite two-time Olympic champ, Gu Ailing, lit up the women's halfpipe like Diwali fireworks! ❄️🏂
After posting a solid 85.25 on her first run, Gu, 22, trailed Great Britain’s reigning world champ Zoe Atkin, who led with 90.25. But on her second run, Gu amped up the difficulty, nailed every trick, and scored 91.75—the highest of the day—to claim her third straight FIS Freeski World Cup halfpipe title. 🔥
It wasn’t just a solo show: home crowd energy was on point, and fellow Chinese mainland riders Zhang Kexin and Li Fanghui finished fifth and ninth, reminding us why this region’s freestyle scene is on 💯.
“I had a tough situation here,” Gu said after her win. “Switching tricks in training really tested me mentally. This time, believing in myself was the real game-changer.”
With her eyes now set on the next big event, Gu’s run this weekend proves that a mix of skill, strategy, and a sprinkle of self-belief can take you straight to the podium. Whether you’re prepping for exams or coding at 2 a.m., her story is a reminder: trust your practice and own your moment. 🌟
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Gu Ailing defends women's halfpipe title at FIS Freeski World Cup
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