Chloe Kim is an American professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist widely recognized as one of the most accomplished athletes in women’s halfpipe history. She became the youngest woman ever to win Olympic gold in snowboard halfpipe at the 2018 Winter Olympics at age 17. In 2022, she successfully defended her Olympic title, becoming the first woman to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in halfpipe. Her competitive dominance, technical innovation, and cultural impact have made her one of the defining winter sports figures of her generation.

Early Life and Family Background

Chloe Kim was born on April 23, 2000, in Long Beach, California, and raised in Torrance. She has two older sisters, Erica and Tracy. Her parents, Boran Yoon Kim and Jong Jin Kim, immigrated from South Korea to the United States. When her father first arrived, he reportedly had only $800 and worked minimum-wage jobs before earning a degree in manufacturing engineering technology from El Camino College. He later left his job to fully support Chloe’s snowboard career.

Kim began snowboarding at age four on a $25 board purchased on eBay. At six, she joined the Mountain High team and began competing. She spent part of her childhood training in Geneva, Switzerland, while attending school there, before returning to California to train at Mammoth Mountain. She speaks English, French, and Korean fluently. In 2013, she was named to the U.S. Snowboard Team.

Career Breakthrough and Technical Innovation

Chloe Kim quickly established herself as a technical pioneer in women’s halfpipe. In 2016, at the U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix, she became the first woman to land back-to-back 1080-degree spins in competition and scored a perfect 100. In 2024, she became the first woman to land a 1260 in competition. On January 18, 2025, at the Laax Open in Switzerland, she became the first woman to execute a cab double cork 1080 in a halfpipe contest.

She is the first athlete in snowboard history—male or female—to win titles at all four major global snowboard competitions: the Olympic Games, Winter Youth Olympic Games, X Games, and FIS World Championships.

Olympic Career

After suffering a shoulder injury during training in Laax on January 13, 2026, her participation in the Milan–Cortina Olympics was uncertain. She recovered in time to compete and secured a silver medal in the women’s halfpipe final in Valtellina on February 12, 2026.

World Championships and World Cup

X Games Dominance

Her victories span 2015, 2016 (Aspen and Oslo), 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, and 2025, making her the most successful female halfpipe rider in X Games history.

Winter Youth Olympics

At the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, Chloe Kim won two gold medals in halfpipe and slopestyle, becoming the first American woman to win Youth Olympic gold in snowboarding. She also served as the U.S. flag bearer at the opening ceremony.

Awards and Honors

Media and Cultural Influence

Following her Olympic victory, Chloe Kim appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated. A limited-edition Kellogg’s Corn Flakes box featuring her image became the fastest-selling cereal box in the company’s history. In 2018, Mattel released a Barbie doll in her likeness as part of its “Inspiring Women” series.

She appeared on Season 4 of The Masked Singer in 2020 as “Jellyfish,” reaching the semifinals. In 2022, she was added as a playable character in Fortnite, expanding her presence into gaming culture.

Personal Life and Advocacy

Chloe Kim was admitted to Princeton University in 2018 and deferred enrollment to focus on competition. After the 2022 Beijing Olympics, she announced a temporary break from snowboarding to prioritize mental health. She has been outspoken about self-love, mental resilience, and the pressures faced by elite athletes.

As of 2025, she is in a relationship with NFL All-Pro defensive player Myles Garrett.

Social Advocacy

Chloe Kim has spoken publicly about receiving racist messages beginning at age 13. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she addressed rising anti-Asian hate crimes and expressed concerns for her family’s safety. Her activism has made her an important voice for Asian-American representation in sports.

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