Eileen Gu is a Chinese-American freestyle skier who will compete in three events at the Beijing Winter Olympics: halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air.

At the same time, the San Francisco native has sparked outrage for switching from the US to China’s national team.

Her love for both countries may keep her above the political battle. It also ensures that her marketing worth remains high in the world’s two greatest economies.

She is a star many eyes are watching from afar.

Eileen Gu siblings: Does Eileen Gu have siblings?

Gu has no known biological sisters but she has close sister like pal by the name of Chloe Kim. She is an Olympic gold medalist.

Both grew in California and have known one other for years remaining close while their careers on the slopes progressed.

Kim, a Southern California native, practised routinely at Mammoth Mountain, 150 miles south.

Who are Eileen Gu’s parents?

Her parents had an interracial marriage. Her dad who is mostly not documented is American whiles her mom is a Chinese woman called Yu Gan.

This has made her an American-Chinese woman with an enviable dual citizenship.

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