Despite missing out on a third-straight Olympic gold medal in the women’s halfpipe, Chloe Kim is content with her achievements and proud of the hard work she has put in to get to that level. The 25-year-old won the silver medal in the halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Kim was participating in what could well have been her final Olympic Games. The California native has enjoyed a decorated snowboarding career and is regarded as one of the sport’s greatest athletes of all time.
Chloe Kim Proud of Silver Medal at 2026 Winter Olympics
Kim appeared visibly emotional during her post-event press conference, holding back tears as she reflected on the 2026 Winter Olympics. A shoulder injury on the eve of the Games had put her chances of competing in doubt.
But she managed to overcome that issue and ultimately won a silver medal in the halfpipe event. Despite missing out on what would have been a third straight Olympic gold medal in the women’s halfpipe, Kim was content with her achievements.
“A month ago, I wasn’t even sure if I’d be here. I could get emotional thinking about it. I really worked so hard to get here, and so this medal means so much to me,” an emotional Kim said (via CGTN).
Kim also spoke about the new generation of snowboarders she has inspired, including 17-year-old Choi Gaon, who won the halfpipe gold medal at the Milano-Cortina Games.
“Although we are in an individual sport, it means so much to me to know that I’ve inspired a whole new generation. I’m aware that I cannot do this forever, and I think seeing that this sport is left in very good hands,” Kim added.
It remains to be seen what lies ahead for Kim. But she has certainly played a crucial role in increasing the popularity of the halfpipe event and, by extension, snowboarding as a whole.
Women’s Halfpipe Results at 2026 Winter Olympics Ft. Kim
The women’s halfpipe event on Thursday evening lived up to the billing as the top snowboarders in the world competed for the coveted title. In the end, it was Gaon who came out on top with an excellent third run of 90.25 to win the gold medal.
The 17-year-old from South Korea managed to overcome an early fall to win the halfpipe gold. Kim had to settle for second place with a score of 88.00, while Japan’s Ono Mitsuki finished in third place with a score of 85.00.
Gaon struggled in her first two runs, but found her footing in her final run with a switch backside 900, cab 720, frontside 900, backside 900, followed by a frontside 720 to win the gold medal.
Other Team USA stars, Bea Kim and Maddie Mastro, finished in eighth and 12th place, respectively.
