From Prodigy to Olympic Champion
Chloe Kim's journey began in Torrance, California, with weekend drives to Mammoth Mountain. At 13, she earned silver in her X Games debut, too young for the 2014 Sochi Olympics due to age rules. By 14, she won gold at the 2015 X Games Aspen superpipe, the youngest ever at the time.
Her Olympic breakthrough at PyeongChang 2018 saw her land back-to-back 1080s en route to gold at 17, shattering records. She repeated in Beijing 2022 with a 94.00 first-run score despite ambitious 1260 attempts, cementing her as the first woman with consecutive halfpipe golds.
Kim's technical innovations include being the first woman to land a 1260 and cab dub 1080 in competition, with reports of a practiced 1440 awaiting debut.
2025: Records Shattered and World Titles
2025 marked Kim's unyielding excellence. She swept the FIS World Championships halfpipe gold for the third time, podium-perfect across competitions. At X Games Aspen 2025, she claimed her eighth halfpipe win, matching Shaun White's record.
At the Laax Open, Kim etched history by landing the first women's cab dub 1080, powering her to victory. These performances highlight her evolution, pushing halfpipe boundaries while maintaining flawless execution.
Off-snow, Kim balanced Princeton studies with training, taking a leave to focus on competition, amplifying her 2025 impact.
Road to 2026 Olympics and Beyond
Ahead of Milano Cortina 2026, Kim has rediscovered her joy, addressing mental health openly in recent interviews. Her 2025 resurgence positions her for a historic three-peat, inspiring global fans.
Kim's legacy transforms women's snowboarding, boosting its prominence at the Olympics. With ESPY awards, Time 100 recognition, and a Roxy fashion line, she bridges sport and culture.
As the first athlete to win titles at Olympics, Youth Olympics, X Games, and Worlds, Kim's 2025 momentum promises more records.