Winter Olympic Games, Eileen Gu

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How Eileen Gu became the highest-paid Winter Olympic athlete
NBC's Winter Olympics coverage will lean heavily on athletes competing for the U.S., as the broadcaster seeks to tap American patriotism and capture eyeballs during the games. One exception: a 22-year-old freestyle skier competing for China who will get the full star treatment.

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