First of all, congratulations to Gu Ailing for winning the gold medal in the freestyle ski women's U-shaped field skills final that ended today, and successfully achieved "one household and three piers" with strength.
As of now, Gu Ailing's participation in the Beijing Winter Olympics has all ended, this time as the debut of the Winter Olympics, she not only won 2 gold and 1 silver for the country, but also constantly refreshed her own results in each round of competition.
Previously, in her "weak point" freestyle ski women's big jump final, she won her first gold medal in the Winter Olympics with 1620 super difficult moves. After the game, people knew that this decision was more like a "big gamble", she gave up her mother's suggestion to focus on stability of 1440, and boldly chose 1620, which she had never challenged, and the first attempt not only landed successfully, but also let her win the gold medal steadily.
Then in the freestyle women's slope slalom final, she won the silver medal under the big reversal; and today's "strength" freestyle ski women's U-shaped track final, she won the gold with an overwhelming advantage. Looking at the whole process, in the face of medals and glory, she always seems to have a kind of confidence and calmness.
Surprisingly, compared with today's final, yesterday's freestyle ski women's U-shaped venue qualification tournament was Gu Ailing's most nervous at this Winter Olympics, because her grandmother came to the scene to watch the game, "My grandmother will come, this is too important for me." She had never seen me play before and wanted me to give her a great performance. ”
Putting aside grandma's sake, for Gu Ailing, every game is not easy. "My mom felt nervous every time. It's true that it wasn't easy, but I was able to carry it over and turn the pressure into motivation, and I was happy. Gu Ailing confessed, "My mother knows me very well, she knows what is going on in my head in the face of pressure." I did a lot of work, read a lot of psychology books, and thought about how to deal with stress myself. Now that everyone can see it, I'm doing well under pressure. ”
From learning to ski at the age of 3, preparing for the Beijing Winter Olympics at the age of 13, and then to her successful debut this year, this girl who just turned 18 is just like the outside world's evaluation: "Gu Ailing does not have a little bitter feeling of squeezing herself and desperately trying, but a vibrant desire to win." ”
If strength earned her medals and honors, her personal charm was the icing on the cake, so much so that the way she grew up and the way her mother treated her education swept in.
All along, her mother's total respect for her has been more like a boost, whether it is making up her mind to become a professional skier, taking a break from Stanford to focus on preparing for the Winter Olympics, or giving up the self-challenge of stability in the last 5 minutes of the game, she follows her inner self-consciousness and does her best for her love.
In addition to overcoming fear, while participating in competitions as a female athlete, Gu Ailing has also deeply felt the gender bias suffered by women when they participate in sports since childhood. During the training process as a teenager, it took her nearly 3 years as the only girl in the team to gain real recognition through her achievements and the acceptance of her by the training team.
In her 12-year-old speech, she also bluntly expressed the dilemma of women in sports, "In today's world, men have a better chance than women to participate in sports-related careers." Many people believe that this is simply because men's muscles are inherently larger and stronger than those of girls, so over time, gender stereotypes gradually develop into a negative definition of female athletes, and women are often deprived of suitable sports opportunities because of their gender. ”
Long-term experience and experience, let her in different interviews continue to encourage more teenagers, especially girls to participate in ice and snow sports, "for all teenagers, especially girls, my greatest hope is to let everyone to contact, to try, to find the love of ice and snow sports." 」 Through ice and snow sports to understand themselves, to challenge themselves, to break boundaries, to meet friends, to do things that were not thought of before. ”
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Even as a professional athlete, she still does not delay her full bloom in other fields. Not only did she cultivate many talents such as piano, surfing, and horseback riding from an early age, but she also became a contracted model under the top agency IMG when she returned to China. In the past two years alone, she has brushed the fashion covers of many major magazines, and many luxury brands have also thrown olive branches to her.
Cooperated with LOUIS VUITTON to appear in the brand's handbag promotional film, and the expressiveness is not inferior to that of first-line models.
Before that, she was also invited to the front row of LV to watch the show and take an intimate photo with designer Nicolas Ghesquière, which is a real top treatment.
It was recognized by the famous jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. He became a global brand ambassador and shot an advertising campaign in New York.
Gu Ailing is also a competent spokesperson in daily life, often appearing on social networks with brand jewelry, and recently these "Valley bloggers" are even more brushed up on the circle of friends.
She also joined VICTORIA'S SECRET as a brand ambassador and delivered women's power.
In addition, she also has IWC watches, Estée Lauder and other endorsements, and the treatment of first-line fashion darlings makes the entertainment industry small flowers also beyond reach. Last year, Gu Ailing was invited to the met gala, wearing a Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer 2022 dress, sweet and confident blended together, "Frog Princess" fashion power full score.
Genius girls are loved by the fashion circle, in fact, it is not difficult to understand.
"Looks" may be the least worth mentioning among the reasons for liking her. But the combination of East and West faces, three-dimensional features and tall figure make it difficult to ignore her sunny beauty.
Her daily training as an athlete, combined with her self-management, gives her healthy, firm lines and superior body proportions.
Her daily routine is also comparable to that of a fashion blogger, and the first group of OOTDs to stay in the Olympic Village came. Chinese elements mix and match, athleisure, sweet cool girl... Even the large-scale print she did not let go, the addition of stacked necklaces makes the shape richer and more layered.
She also used athletes' pieces to unbox for a hotel fashion show.
Participate in fashion activities, the scene map is comparable to a fashion blockbuster, the waist is equipped with handsome sunglasses, and the big star aura is pinched.
The American casual style has been "played" by her over and over again, the short suit and the crop top are mixed and matched, and the favorite collocation of street photography bloggers has been got by her, which will highlight the body proportions.
The Athflow style of sportswear and blazers is definitely on the front line of fashion.
She has not fallen behind the way of wearing these fashion bloggers who only know how to wear them, and she also loves the stacking of different materials, such as leather and velvet, so that the whole person looks smart and stylish.
Occasionally, you'll opt for French pieces like floral dresses, which have a resorty feel.
Some hot suspenders with short skirts or hot pants combine to show their figure generously, which is very Californian hot girl feeling.
Gu Ailing wrote in his article, "Whether I am alone or facing the whole world, I focus on being grateful for the present, judging the present, and enjoying the happiness that sports bring me." While my personal and world perspectives will always evolve over time, one thing will not change: no matter how long time passes, I will be a hopeless romantic in the face of fear. ”
Finding beauty and feeling beauty in the challenge is the energy that drives her.
I have to admit that being able to be liked is a talent.
In addition to her eye-catching achievements, her love from the heart, confident and generous attitude, and her innate appeal, such a multi-faceted and vivid her, it is difficult not to become a role model.
When people are talking about how to be such a "perfect girl", I would like to say that we don't need to be Gu Ailing.
In this world, she is the unique Gu Ailing, and we are also unique ourselves. Being able to have its own output may be the embodiment of a person's "being yourself".
(Image source: brand, Gu Ailing official Weibo, official Instagram, CFP Visual China)
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