Eileen Gu can dazzle in and out of her tracksuit.

You cannot keep Eileen Gu down. Gu won her fifth Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated female freestyle skier. However, she has been a controversial figure since waving the Chinese flag rather than the United States flag.

She just made history by winning her second medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. After winning silver at the slopestyle final, the 22-year-old bagged a second medal with a second-place finish at the big air competition on Monday.

Her accomplishments should be the story, but complaints of many in the US have overshadowed them. It has made her a target for Americans and others across the world, with Vice President JD Vance chiming in. He stated he hopes athletes born here would “want to compete with the United States of America.” Gu often explained her decision in personal terms. In a 2021 interview with ESPN, she added, “When I’m in the US, I’m American, but when I’m in China, I’m Chinese.”

Eileen Gu was asked if she currently feels “like a bit of a punching bag for a certain strand of American politics” after her competition on Thursday.

“I do,” she said, per USA Today. “So many athletes compete for a different country. … People only have a problem with me doing it because they kind of lump China into this monolithic entity, and they just hate China. So it’s not really about what they think it’s about.

“And also, because I win. Like if I wasn’t doing well, I think that they probably wouldn’t care as much, and that’s OK for me. People are entitled to their opinions.”

Despite the backlash she receives, she continues to be praised.

SI Praises Skier Eileen Gu

Feb 16, 2026; Livigno, Italy; Silver medalist Ailing Eileen Gu of the People’s Republic of China (Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

Eileen Gu was photographed by Ben Horton in Boca Raton, Fla., for the 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue. She was not as well-known to millions across the world at that time. However, the Winter Olympics and backlash have gotten her many followers on social media.

SI Swimsuit certainly helped that cause when they shared a picture from her photoshoot this week. Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue took to social media to congratulate the star athlete.

“Just a reminder: @eileengu is the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history,” SI Swim captioned its Thursday. The stunning photo showed the skier in a gorgeous white one-piece with sheer paneling.

“And one of the hottest! 😍🔥🤍💛,” commented one fan.

“As well as the hottest 🔥🔥,” repeated another.

“She’s talented and beautiful ❤️❤️,” added a third.

“And she’s a baddie!! ❤️‍🔥” commented a fourth.

“A flawless aesthetic 🤍,” raved a fifth.

Gu is extremely proud of what she has achieved in her skiing career. She knows well that she has reshaped the sport with her unmatched success.

NFL Reporter Melanie Collins Drops Scorching Hot Workout Clip And The Internet Can’t Handle It

Melanie Collins (Photo Via Instagram/@melanie_collins)
NFL sideline reporter Melanie Collins is turning heads this week—not for her game-day coverage, but for her impressive fitness routine. As the 2025 NFL season approaches, Collins is already in peak shape, and she’s not shy about sharing her journey with fans.

Collins, who has been with CBS Sports since 2018, recently posted a workout video on Instagram that quickly went viral. The clip features her at The Tox in Nashville, where she took on the intense 60-minute Master Tox class. Dressed in a stylish all-blue fitness outfit, Collins powered through the session, showing off her dedication and athleticism.

“The 60-minute Master Tox treatment will rid your body of inflammation, leave your skin glowing and your muscles toned! Final result at the end,” she wrote in her caption, giving followers a glimpse into her health and wellness routine.

Fans were quick to react, flooding the comments section with praise, admiration, and a bit of envy. Many noted how Collins seemed to effortlessly combine her busy career with a commitment to fitness, inspiring others to step up their own routines.

Collins’ workout clip comes at a time when NFL personalities are increasingly sharing more of their personal lives and wellness journeys with fans. Her transparency and positive energy have made her a favorite among viewers, both on and off the field.

With the NFL season just a month away, Collins is clearly ready for the long days and high-energy coverage ahead. If her workout routine is any indication, she’ll be bringing the same intensity and glow to the sidelines this fall.

Collins Will Be Back On The Sidelines Soon

Melanie Collins (Photo via Instagram)

It’s been a long time since she’s been on NFL sidelines, working alongside play-by-play voice Kevin Harlan and analyst Trent Green. Before that, she cut her teeth covering college football and basketball on CBS Sports Network. She’s also spent time on ESPN, filling in for SportsNation and First Take.

But Collins isn’t just a familiar face on Sundays. Her resume includes the Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, World Series, you name it. She was also the face of Yahoo! Sports and hosted a few shows on the Golf Channel along the way.

This September, she’s set to open the season on the West Coast, covering the Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams matchup. In Week 2, she’ll be reporting from the sidelines again, this time for the Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts game.

Collins knows how to get more attention each season. As she’s ready, fit, focused, and already trending, it seems that it will be a bit easier for her this time.