China's Gu, Li reach FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup women's final in Chongli

CHONGLI, China, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Winter Olympics champion Gu Ailing and teammate Li Fanghui eased into the women's final of the FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup in Chongli, north China on Saturday.

The qualification round was a single heat, and the top eight skiers advanced into the final.

Gu earned 89.50 points from her first run, leading all 15 competitors and becoming the only contender to reac