Winter Olympics 2026 controversy: Eileen Gu dominates halfpipe final as controversy shadows Atkin’s podium finish

Eileen Gu captured women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics with a stunning final run, while China’s Li Fanghui took silver. Britain’s Zoe Atkin earned bronze but sparked debate over judging, as officials believed her height and execution merited a higher score. The thrilling final was widely praised as one of the greatest halfpipe contests ever.