Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Chloe Kim

How Chloe Kim built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Chloe Kim is an American professional snowboarder renowned for her exceptional talent and achievements in the sport. She notably won a gold medal in the women's snowboard halfpipe at the 2018 Winter Olympics, becoming the youngest woman to achieve this feat. Kim has continued to dominate in the sport, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in snowboarding.

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2013: Joined U.S. Snowboarding Team

In 2013, Chloe Kim joined the U.S. Snowboarding Team, marking a significant step in her snowboarding career.

2014: Silver Medal at Winter X Games

In 2014, Chloe Kim earned a silver medal in the superpipe at the Winter X Games, finishing behind Kelly Clark.

2015: Gold Medal at Winter X Games

In 2015, Chloe Kim won gold in the superpipe at the Winter X Games, surpassing Kelly Clark. At 14, she became the youngest gold medalist.

2016: Gold Medal at Winter Youth Olympic Games

In 2016, Chloe Kim became the first American woman to win a gold medal in snowboarding at the Winter Youth Olympic Games and achieved the highest snowboarding score in Youth Olympic Games history. She was also selected as Team USA's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony.

2016: Multiple Gold Medals at X Games

In 2016, Chloe Kim became the first person under 16 to win two gold medals and the first to win back-to-back gold medals at the X Games.

2016: First Woman to Land Back-to-Back 1080 Spins

In 2016, at the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix, Chloe Kim became the first woman to land back-to-back 1080 spins in a snowboarding competition, achieving a perfect score of 100 points.

July 2018: Won Three ESPY Awards

In July 2018, Chloe Kim won three ESPY Awards: Best Female Athlete, Best Female Olympian, and Best Female Action Sports Athlete.

2018: Competed in the Winter Olympics in South Korea

In 2018, Chloe Kim competed in the Winter Olympics in South Korea, where her extended family, including her grandmother, watched her compete for the first time. She expressed her connection to both the United States and South Korea.

2018: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2018, Chloe Kim won a gold medal in the women's snowboard halfpipe at the Winter Olympics, becoming the youngest woman to achieve this at 17 years old.

2019: Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year

In 2019, Chloe Kim was awarded the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year, adding to her list of accolades.

2020: Second Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year

In 2020, Chloe Kim was awarded the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year for the second time in a row.

2022: Second Olympic Gold Medal

In 2022, at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim became the first woman to win two gold medals in the halfpipe event.

2022: Returned to Competitive Snowboarding

Prior to the 2022 Olympics, Chloe Kim decided to return to competitive snowboarding after struggling with fame at Princeton.

2024: First Woman to Land a 1260

In 2024, Chloe Kim became the first woman to land a 1260 in competition history, further cementing her status as a snowboarding innovator.

January 18, 2025: First Woman to Land a Double Cork 1080

On January 18, 2025, at the Laax Open, Chloe Kim became the first woman to land a double cork 1080 in a snowboard halfpipe competition, specifically a cab double cork 1080.

2025: Eighth Gold Medal in Superpipe at X Games

In 2025, at the X Games, Chloe Kim won her eighth gold medal in the superpipe. This gave her the most wins of any woman in the superpipe at the X Games, and tied her with Shaun White for most wins overall.