Eileen Gu, the American-born Olympic skier who represented Team China, served as the grand marshal for the Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco. Reflecting on her journey, Gu expressed her desire to make a positive impact through sport, fashion, and education. Despite facing criticism for her decision to compete for China instead of the U.S., she emphasized her goal of inspiring young athletes and promoting skiing in China. Gu highlighted her achievements, including three gold medals, as a realization of her dream to uplift others in the sport.
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