Eileen Gu avoids disaster after huge crash at Winter Olympics as China skiing star qualifies for big air final

Gu nailed her first jump on Saturday night but then crashed on her second run, making it essential for her to stay upright on her third and final attempt in order to qualify for Monday's final.


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