History of Chloe Kim in Timeline

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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April 23, 2000: Chloe Kim's Birth

On April 23, 2000, Chloe Kim was born. She is an American professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

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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: Admitted to Princeton University

In 2018, Chloe Kim was admitted to Princeton University, marking a significant achievement in her academic pursuits.

2018: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2018, Chloe Kim was included in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People, recognizing her impact and influence.

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.

2018: Shero Barbie in Her Likeness

In 2018, Mattel began producing a Shero Barbie in Chloe Kim's likeness, as part of a new line of dolls highlighting inspiring women.

February 2019: Featured in Nike's "Dream Crazier" Ad

In February 2019, Chloe Kim was featured in Nike's "Dream Crazier" ad alongside Serena Williams, Simone Biles, and other women athletes. The ad was shown during the 2019 Oscars.

2019: Deferred Admission to Princeton University

In 2019, Chloe Kim deferred her offer of admission to Princeton University, delaying her enrollment.

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: Competed on The Masked Singer

In 2020, Chloe Kim competed on season 4 of The Masked Singer as "Jellyfish", making it to the semi-finals before being unmasked.

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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.

March 2022: Added to Fortnite as Playable Character

In March 2022, Chloe Kim was added to the game Fortnite as a playable character as part of the game's icon series.

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: Made it to Madame Tussauds Hot 100 list

In 2025, Chloe Kim made it to the Madame Tussauds Hot 100 list, recognizing her as a cultural icon.

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.