Chinese Olympic freestyle skiing champion Gu Ailing sustained an injury during a training session described as a 'man-made' accident, according to a social media post by the 21-year-old athlete on Saturday. The incident occurred Friday while she practiced in New Zealand, where she recently resumed snow training after recovering from injuries that forced her withdrawal from February's Asian Winter Games in Harbin.
Gu, who has faced multiple health setbacks during the 2024-25 season, shared on Sina Weibo that she underwent diagnostic imaging in Christchurch following the 'very horrible' accident. 'We are still waiting for final confirmation from experts,' she wrote, expressing hope to return to training soon.
The setback comes months after her recovery from prior injuries that disrupted her competitive schedule. Gu's resilience has drawn global attention since her historic three-medal performance at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, making her condition a focal point for sports analysts and fans alike.
