BEIJING — How do you raise the next Gu Ailing? The success of the Chinese-American gold medalist has set the bar sky high for Chinese parents. Many people have even suggested that Gu’s mother ...
“Gu Ailing is a genius young woman right?” was one trending topic, referencing her Chinese name. “Dad was Harvard, Mom was Peking University, Stanford, Grandmother was an athlete. She’s ...
Nearly two years ago, at age 15, freeski prodigy Eileen Gu Ailing decided to compete for China instead of the US. And she has no regrets. Born in the US to an American dad and Chinese mum ...