Winter Olympic champion Gu Ailing, also known as Eileen Gu, just lit up the streets of western France! 🇫🇷✨ On Wednesday, she carried the torch for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games along the beautiful Loire River, and we couldn't be more excited! 🏅🔥
\"I'm here by the Loire River in France, having just finished the torch relay. I'm still buzzing with excitement and so happy to be part of this event as a young athlete,\" Gu shared. 🌟❤️
The relay was a total vibe, with locals cheering on the torchbearers. Gu, the freestyle ski world champion, was super moved by the atmosphere. \"I saw kids, elderly folks, even babies in their parents' arms along the road. Their passion for the Olympics and sports was contagious!\" she said. \"That's what the Olympic spirit is all about—getting everyone involved!\" 🌍🙌
Remember when Gu won two golds and a silver for China at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing? She's still making us proud! 🥇🥇🥈
During the relay, Gu kept flashing a hand gesture representing the number six. 🤟 Curious? In Chinese slang, \"six\" means awesome, and the gesture looks like horns, which in Chinese is \"niu\", meaning awesome or impressive. \"I wanted to show that China is awesome, and Chinese athletes are awesome too! I especially hope to see Chinese athletes achieve great results in the upcoming Olympics next month,\" she beamed. \"I'll definitely be in Paris to watch!\" 🇨🇳✨
As a winter sports athlete, Gu wouldn't spill which Summer Olympics event she's most excited about. \"I can't say that. I've got so many friends competing, and if I mention one and forget another, they might not be happy,\" she joked. 😄
Talk about dedication! Gu just wrapped up her semester at Stanford University and flew over 10 hours to France, finishing her assignments on the plane! \"I have to fly back to the United States tomorrow to prep for my final exams,\" she said. ✈️📚
Gu Ailing isn't just an athlete; she's an inspiration juggling sports and studies like a boss! Can't wait to see what she does next! 🌟💪
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Winter Olympic champion Gu Ailing carries torch for 2024 Summer Games
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