𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓝𝓮𝔀𝓼

Eileen Gu is not only a terrific champion, she is also a profound speaker. For that reason, it was well worth listening to what she had to say after winning halfpipe gold — here it is.

💬 “Every day I was fighting. I gave my all every single day that I’ve been here and that’s no joke. In all three events I showcased my best skiing and as far as performance goes, that’s all I can ask for; to be able to show the world the best that women’s skiing has to offer at the moment that it really counts.

“The reason I love the records so much is that it’s not about man or woman. I’m the most decorated freeskier of all time, male or female. I have the most gold medals ever, male or female. That’s a testament to competitive strength, it’s mental strength. It’s being able to perform under pressure, it has nothing to (do with) if you’re a boy or a girl.

“Being able to lead the way and pioneer the sport is something I never imagined I’d be able to do but I’m really honored and proud that I have.”