San Francisco-born freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who competes for China, served as grand marshal for the annual Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on March 7, 2026.[1][2]Gu, 22, spoke to KGO-TV

American-born freestyle skier Eileen Gu switched allegiance to China in 2019, weeks after her first World Cup appearance for the United States, sparking ongoing debate about national representation