Mathilde Gremaud Defeats Eileen Gu for Olympic Slopestyle Gold
Mathilde Gremaud has triumphed at the Winter Olympics, successfully defending her title in freeski slopestyle. Gremaud secured the gold medal with a score of 86.96 during the finals held in Livigno, Italy.
Gremaud vs. Gu: A Compelling Rivalry
Eileen Gu, the talented skier competing for China, secured the silver medal. Gu’s best jump registered at 86.58, slightly behind Gremaud’s score. In her final attempt, she needed a strong performance to surpass Gremaud but unfortunately fell after missing the first rail.
Key Competition Highlights
- Mathilde Gremaud: Gold medalist with a score of 86.96.
- Eileen Gu: Silver medalist with a score of 86.58.
- Megan Oldham from Canada: Bronze medalist.
- Gremaud has now defeated Gu twice in Olympic finals.
In the previous Olympic Games in 2022, Gremaud won by 0.33 points. This time, she secured her victory by a margin of 0.38 points. Following her win, Gremaud celebrated by wrapping a Swiss flag around her neck like a cape during her victory lap.
Background on Eileen Gu
Eileen Gu, born in the United States but representing China, gained global recognition during the 2022 Beijing Games. At that event, she won three medals, including gold medals in freeski halfpipe and big air. Gu will aim to defend these titles later in the ongoing games.
Understanding Freeski Slopestyle
Freeski slopestyle involves executing acrobatic tricks while navigating a series of rails and jumps. Skiers are judged based on the difficulty and execution of their tricks. In the finals, participants complete three runs, with only the highest score counted.
