Instead of a pleasing trick to the audience, Gu stomped a right double cork 1440 to become the first woman ever to land the trick in any freeski competitions and booked a total score of 184.25 combined with her first run.

"I made that decision (to do the double cork 1440) probably after I landed my second run," said Gu from the finish area. "I felt like I had done the best of my ability for the dub 1260 and I really wanted to push it."

"The boys were so inspiring out here throwing absolutely insane tricks, so I really wanted to represent the women as well and kind of step it up to the next level."

Tess Ledeux of France and Johanne Killi of Norway finished second and third respectively.