Eileen Gu competed in the women’s slopestyle final on Saturday, wearing a personalized ski suit.
The suit was designed to honor her Chinese heritage and features a bone white base color.
What inspired the design?
The American-born Gu competes for China, where her mother is from, and wanted to incorporate elements of her family background.
She and a fellow Stanford student designed the suit, which includes a Chinese-style dragon on the sleeve.
The dragon design brought her strength and courage at the last Olympics, so she wanted to keep it.
What makes the suit unique?
The suit has a temperature-changing thermometer, which Gu was obsessed with as a child, reminiscent of mood rings.
There is also a tiny compass to satisfy her intellectual side, as she entered Stanford a year early after acing the SAT.
How does the suit reflect her personality?
Gu pointed to clouds on her suit, representing the feeling of flying, which she loves about freeskiing.
The suit is made by her Chinese sportswear sponsor Anta and features her name in bold letters and scrawled graffiti-like lettering.
Gu qualified for the women’s slopestyle final, showcasing her skills in the sport.
The 22-year-old Gu has become a global freeski star since winning two golds and a silver medal at the 2022 Beijing Games.
As she took to the course, her personalized suit made a statement, reflecting her heritage and personality.
Gu's love for fashion and skiing merged in the design of her suit, making her stand out at the Olympics.
The suit's design elements, such as the dragon and compass, showcase Gu's attention to detail and dedication to her craft.