Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu Shine at 2026 Winter Olympics with Record Medals and Social Impact

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Eileen Gu, an American-born athlete competing for China, became the most decorated freestyle skier with one gold and two silvers, inspiring winter sports in China despite some criticism over her national representation. Meanwhile, American figure skater Alysa Liu won two gold medals, becoming a social media sensation with over 5 million Instagram followers, surpassing Gu. Both athletes, children of Chinese immigrants from California, have drawn significant attention for their performances and cultural impact.