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Eileen Gu Injured in New Zealand Training Accident Citing "Human Error"

The double Olympic champion is undergoing specialist evaluation in Christchurch with the severity of her injuries still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • Gu reported on Weibo that a "very terrible" accident occurred during a session at Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand.
  • She suggested a possible fan interruption contributed to the incident and urged supporters not to film or disturb her during training.
  • Eyewitness accounts cited by the South China Morning Post said she was carried on a stretcher and flown to Christchurch Hospital for assessment.
  • Gu said she is awaiting confirmation from an expert medical team and expressed hope for a swift return to snow.
  • The session marked her on‑snow comeback after an earlier injury at the X Games in Aspen, raising concerns about her preparation for Milan‑Cortina 2026.