Data chart: On January 21, 2020, local time, Lausanne, Switzerland, the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics freestyle ski U-shaped venue award ceremony, Gu Ailing won the gold medal. Image source: ICphoto
Beijing, December 31 (Reporter Xing Rui) On the last day of 2021, "Snow Princess" Gu Ailing brought us surprises. In the final of the Freestyle Ski U-Track World Cup in Calgary, which ended on the morning of the 31st Beijing time, she successfully won the championship with 96.80 points, which was also her fourth championship in a month.
The crucial season before the Beijing Winter Olympics started a little late for Gu Ailing. Because of her injury, she missed the freestyle skiing World Cup in Austria. It wasn't until December that Gu Ailing began to appear on the field.
But injuries did not affect Gu Ailing's freedom to run on the field. She has won consecutive titles at the Freestyle Ski Jumping World Cup At Steamboat Station in the United States, the Freestyle Ski U-Track World Cup at Copper Mountain Station in the United States, and the New Tour Tour. Worthy of the name of "Champion Harvester".
Some netizens said that for Gu Ailing, you can always be full of expectations. Indeed, this 18-year-old girl always surprises people. Whether on or off the field, Gu Ailing is the kind of "other people's child" in the eyes of her parents. Not only is she a skier, but her academic performance is also top-notch. In 2020, Gu Ailing also received an acceptance letter from Stanford University.
However, in order to prepare for the Beijing Winter Olympics, Gu Ailing decided to postpone enrollment for one year. She plunged headlong into intense training, and even on her 18th birthday, she spent it in preparation.
Data chart: January 18, 2020 local time, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2020 WinterGreen Olympics freestyle ski slope obstacle skills, Gu Ailing silver. Image source: ICphoto
Before the World Freestyle Ski Championships in March this year, Gu Ailing was accidentally injured during training, resulting in a fracture of his right hand and tearing of his thumb ligament. But in order to participate in the competition, Gu Ailing postponed the operation until after the game. In her first trip to the World Championships, she won 2 gold and 1 bronze in the women's U-shaped field, slope obstacle course and big jump event.
She also became the first Chinese athlete to win two gold medals at the World Freestyle Skiing Championships, and also created the history of the International Snow Federation, becoming the first doubleboarder to win two gold medals at the same World Championships.
In that competition, Gu Ailing won the bronze medal in the final of the big jump. When it comes to this medal, Gu Ailing defines it as a breakthrough self.
"I've only competed in 3 big jumps in total, and I haven't practiced big jumps. I don't have any regrets about competing with so many good players and being able to get on the podium. As she said, in the game, Gu Ailing has been constantly breaking through herself.
After the comeback of the new season, Gu Ailing completed the world's first women's two-week avert-flip 1440-degree action in the Race at The Templebot in the United States, once again stunning the world.
Data chart: On March 12, 2021, local time, Aspen, USA, the 2021 Freestyle Ski World Championships U-shaped venue final, Gu Ailing won the championship. Image source: ICphoto
As her injuries continued to improve, Gu Ailing's speed of winning the championship became faster and faster. After winning the last championship in 2021, Gu Ailing also said: "24 hours ago I was in another country, I didn't know I was going to come here to compete, until the last minute to determine the flight, the coaching team did not follow me to compete." ”
Gu Ailing's recent explosive state is undoubtedly a positive signal for the Chinese ski team. At the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics, Gu Ailing is expected to represent the Chinese team in three events. She once said: "Participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics is of great significance to me, and it is a great honor to represent China! ”
For this ice and snow event held at the doorstep of his home, Gu Ailing's goal is also very clear, "Participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics, my goal is to win the championship." ”
With full harvest, Gu Ailing bid farewell to the unforgettable year of 2021. With the anticipation of everyone, she is about to meet the first big test of her ski career. In the near future, we look forward to her writing a new chapter in China's snow projects on her doorstep." (End)