Eileen Gu says she's been 'physically assaulted' over representing China instead of US at Olympics

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Eileen Gu has sparked controversy over her decision to represent China instead of the United States.

Born in San Francisco, Gu made the decision in 2019 to compete for China and defended her choice ahead of this year's Olympic Games. Gu's mother was born in China and earned her master's degree there.

The decision has garnered backlash online and on camera from numerous figures. However, Gu recently claimed that some have taken it too far, including being "physically assaulted on the street."

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Silver medalist Eileen Gu of China poses for photos after the awarding ceremony of the freestyle skiing women's freeski big air event at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 16, 2026.  (Wang Peng/Xinhua via Getty Images)

"The police were called. I’ve had death threats. I’ve had my dorm robbed," Gu told The Athletic. "I’ve gone through some things as a 22-year-old that I really think no one should ever have to endure, ever."

Vice President JD Vance said on Fox News Channel on Wednesday that he "would hope" that someone who was born in the U.S. would want to represent the U.S.

Eileen Gu (CHN) celebrates the gold medal after competing in the Freestyle Skiing Women's Halfpipe Final during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at Genting Snow Park. (Danielle Parhizkaran/USA TODAY Sports)

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"I certainly think that someone who grew up in the United States of America who benefited from our education system, from the freedoms and liberties that makes this country a great place, I would hope