Eileen Gu scored a gold medal for China in the women’s freeski big air Tuesday at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Photo: VCG

Gu competes in the women’s freeski big air final on Tuesday. Photo: VCG

Gu, who gained a total of 188.25 points, performs a jump during the final. Photo: IC Photo

By performing a “1620” four-and-a-half-rotation in her third jump, Gu received 94.50 points during the final, leading her to victory. Photo: VCG

Gu slides to a stop after finishing a jump during the final. Photo: VCG

Gu fistbumps Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee after winning. Photo: VCG

Gu celebrates winning the gold after the event. Photo: VCG

Gu (center) poses for photos with France’s Tess Ledeux (right), the silver medallist, and Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud, the bronze winner. Photo: VCG