Who is Beijing Winter Olympics gold medallist Eileen Gu and why the fascination?
In China, her name is GU Ailing. In the United States, it is Eileen Gu. In the Olympics, it translates to big ticket item.
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China has strict rules for dual citizenship, but apparently not when it comes to elite athletes
A spectacular finish for American-born Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier, secured the 18-year-old her first gold medal for China this week at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Ukrainian Olympian flashes 'No War in Ukraine' sign after competing
A Ukrainian skeleton athlete flashed a small sign that read "No War in Ukraine" to the cameras as he finished a run at the Beijing Olympics on Friday night, a plea for peace at a time of rising tensions between his country and Russia.
Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Nathan Chen Wins Long-Awaited Skating Gold As Yuzuru Hanyu Is Dethroned
Nathan Chen said "he never thought he'd be able to make it this far" as he won Olympic figure skating gold in Beijing on Thursday, easily beating defending champion Yuzuru Hanyu, who fell twice and finished fourth. The American three-time world champion finally claimed the only major prize that had eluded him with his overall score of 332.60, more than 20 points ahead of his nearest challenger. Chen held his nerve to score 218.63 in his free programme, building on his record-breaking short programme score from Tuesday to win gold from 18-year-old Yuma Kagiyama. Another Japanese skater, Shoma Uno, took bronze.
Premier League round-up: Frank Lampard's first league win at Everton, Watford beaten, Brentford and Palace draw
Frank Lampard picked up his first win as Everton manager following a comprehensive 3-0 win over Leeds at Goodison Park. The new-look Toffees took the lead after just ten minutes when Manchester United loanee Donny van de Beek sent a dangerous low cross into the box that was only half-cleared before Seamus Coleman headed in from close range.
Kenny Agostino achieving life goals at Beijing 2022
Even before Kenny Agostino scored a crucial goal for Team USA against Canada in the men’s ice hockey preliminary round, he had realised a lifelong dream.
Judge in Russian Olympic figure skating doping case worked on Sharapova appeal
One of the lawyers that will judge Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's doping case at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday is an American who was once picked by Maria Sharapova's legal team for her appeal over a similar performance-enhancing drug.
Saudi Alpine skier Fayik Abdi completes preparations for Beijing Winter Olympics
RIYADH: Fayik Abdi, who is representing Saudi Arabia in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, has completed his training in preparation for his historic participation in the Alpine Skiing competition on Sunday. Abdi will compete in the Giant Slalom ski competition, which kicks off at 5 a.m. local time, and is the first Saudi and Gulf athlete to participate in the Winter Olympics since its inception in 1924. He qualified for the Olympics in December, after achieving an average of 131.03 points over five of his best-scored races, a record time. Since his arrival in Beijing on Feb. 3, the Saudi skier has continued his training regularly, led by his coaches Patrice Lucas and Daniel Sanz, in preparation for the competition, a statement on Saudi Press Agency said on Friday.