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 a celebrated American professional snowboarder, distinguished as a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Her remarkable achievement at the 2018 Winter Olympics saw her become the youngest woman ever to clinch an Olympic snowboarding gold medal by winning the women's snowboard halfpipe at the young age of 17. This achievement highlights her exceptional talent and impact on the sport.

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2013: Joining U.S. Snowboarding Team

In 2013, Chloe Kim joined the U.S. Snowboarding Team.

2014: Silver Medal at Winter X Games

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

2015: Gold at Winter X Games

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

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

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, scoring a perfect 100 points.

2016: Gold Medal at Winter Youth Olympic Games and Flag Bearer

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

2016: Two Gold Medals at X Games

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

2018: Competed in South Korea Olympics

In 2018, Chloe Kim competed in the Winter Olympics held in South Korea, where her extended family, including her grandmother, watched her compete for the first time.

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.

February 2019: Featured in Nike 'Dream Crazier' Ad

In February 2019, Chloe Kim was featured in Nike's "Dream Crazier" ad with other women athletes, which aired during the 2019 Oscars.

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.

2022: Returned to Competitive Snowboarding

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

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, landing a cab double cork 1080.

2025: Eighth Gold Medal at X Games

In 2025, at the X Games, Chloe Kim won her eighth gold medal in the superpipe, making her the woman with the most wins and tying with Shaun White for most wins overall in the superpipe at the X Games.

2026: Shoulder Dislocation and Olympic Silver Medal

In 2026, a month before the Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim dislocated her shoulder while training, but she still competed and won the silver medal in the women's halfpipe event. She later revealed she needed surgery to fix the injury.