Chloe Kim

Chloe Kim is an American professional snowboarder, born on April 23, 2000, in Long Beach, California. She is regarded as one of the greatest snowboarders of all time. Kim began her professional career at a young age and quickly rose to prominence with her exceptional skills and fearless style.

Kim is known for her impressive aerial maneuvers, consistency, and versatility. She has won numerous individual awards, including Olympic gold medals, and holds multiple records, such as being the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal.

Off the slopes, Kim is also recognized for her influence, inspiring millions worldwide and breaking barriers as a Korean-American athlete in her sport.

Early Career

• Kim was born and raised in Southern California and began snowboarding at the age of 4. She made her competitive debut at the age of 6.

Rise to Prominence

• Kim burst onto the international scene at a young age, turning heads with her impressive skill and fearless style. She won her first X Games medal, a silver, at the age of 13 in 2014, and followed it up with a gold medal the following year.

Olympic Success

• Kim made history at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang when she won the gold medal in the women's halfpipe event at just 17 years old, becoming the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal.

International Competitions

• Kim has represented the United States in numerous international competitions, including the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. She has won multiple gold medals in the halfpipe event at the X Games and also won the gold medal in the same event at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

• Discipline: Kim primarily competes in the halfpipe event, but has also shown her versatility by excelling in slopestyle and big air events.
• Skills: Known for her impressive aerial maneuvers, consistency, and fearless style. Kim is celebrated for her ability to land highly technical tricks and her smooth, fluid riding style.

• Education: In addition to her snowboarding career, Kim is also pursuing a degree from Princeton University.
• Heritage: Kim is a first-generation Korean-American and has spoken about the importance of representing her heritage in her sport.

• Chloe Kim is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records, but also for her trailblazing role as a Korean-American athlete in her sport. Her impact extends beyond the slopes, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Youngest Woman to Win an Olympic Snowboarding Medal:

• Gold medal in the halfpipe event at the 2018 Winter Olympics at the age of 17

Multiple X Games Gold Medals:

• Gold medals in the halfpipe event in 2015, 2016, and 2021

Books

• Gunning, K. (2018) Chloe Kim: Snowboarding Superstar. New York: SportsZone.

Websites

• International Olympic Committee: Information about Chloe Kim’s Olympic career and achievements. Available at: https://www.olympic.org
• X Games: Details about Kim’s career at the X Games. Available at: https://www.xgames.com

Articles

• ESPN: Chloe Kim: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/22408550
• The New York Times: Chloe Kim’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/olympics/chloe-kim.html

Interviews and Documentaries

• Chloe Kim (2018): Directed by ESPN Films. This documentary provides a detailed look at Kim’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues. Available at: https://www.espn.com