Chloe Kim

Snowboarder

American Long Beach, California

Quick Info

ProfessionSnowboarder
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth23/04/2000
Age25 years
BirthplaceLong Beach, California

Latest News about Chloe Kim

18/01/2025

Chloe Kim made history at the Laax Open by becoming the first woman to land a cab double cork 1080 in a snowboard halfpipe competition. This achievement marked her fifth victory at the prestigious Laax event and further solidified her position as one of snowboarding's greatest innovators.

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Bio/Wiki

Earned NameSnow Dragon
Full NameChloe Sun Kim
Nickname(s)
  • Imugi
  • CKim
CountryUnited States
EventHalfpipe
ClubMammoth Mountain Ski and Snowboard
Awards
  • Best Female Athlete, Best Female Olympian, and Best Female Action Sports Athlete at ESPY awards (2018)
  • Best Female Action Sports Athlete ESPY Award for three consecutive years
  • Featured on Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People (2018)
  • Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year award (2019, 2020)
  • The Madame Tussauds Hot 100 list (2025)
  • World Championship gold medals (2019, 2021, 2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (160 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDana Middle School, San Diego, California
College/UniversityPrinceton University

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Playing Pokémon Chikorita
  • Nintendo games

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Evan Berle (skateboarder) (2022)
  • Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns NFL player) (May 2025-present)

Family

FatherJong Jin Kim
MotherBoran Yun Kim
Siblings2 Sisters (Erica, Tracy)

Career

Overview
  • Chloe began snowboarding at the young age of four, proving her talent by competing with Team Mountain High when she was only six.
  • She made headlines in 2014 at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, where she represented the U.S. and took home a silver medal in the superpipe.
  • Her remarkable win at the X Games in 2015 made her the youngest female gold medalist in snowboarding.
  • Kim garnered recognition globally by winning various awards and setting records, including becoming the first American woman to win a gold medal in snowboarding at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2016.
  • In 2018, she clinched a gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, showcasing her exceptional skills and making history.
  • In 2022, she defended her Olympic title at the Beijing Winter Olympics, solidifying her legacy in the sport.
  • Chloe began snowboarding at the young age of four when her parents purchased her first snowboard on eBay for $25.
  • At age 14 in 2015, she became the youngest Winter X Games gold medalist in snowboarding history by winning gold in the superpipe.
  • She made her Olympic debut at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics at age 17, becoming the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal in the halfpipe.
  • In 2022, she defended her Olympic title at the Beijing Winter Olympics, becoming the first woman to win back-to-back Olympic golds in halfpipe.
  • She is an eight-time X Games gold medalist and tied with Shaun White for the most halfpipe wins in X Games history.
  • In 2024, she became the first woman to land a 1260 in halfpipe competition.
  • On January 18, 2025, at the Laax Open, she became the first woman to land a cab double cork 1080 in halfpipe competition, securing her fifth victory in Laax.
  • She is the first athlete to win titles at all four major snowboarding events: the Olympics, Youth Olympics, X Games, and World Championships.
  • She qualified for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Favourites

Food
  • Churros
  • Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Ramen

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Toyota TRO Pro
  • Porsche

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Chloe is a second-generation Korean American whose family has roots in South Korea, having moved to the U.S. during a challenging period in their home country.
2. Her father initially emigrated with just $800, working various jobs to support his family and Chloe's snowboarding pursuits.
3. She is fluent in French, English, and Korean, showcasing her diverse cultural heritage.
4. Chloe participated in the reality show 'The Masked Singer' and reached the semi-finals performing as 'Jellyfish'.
5. In 2024, she became the first woman to accomplish a 1260 spin in a snowboarding competition.
6. Chloe is a first-generation Korean American born to South Korean immigrants, with her family having moved to the U.S. during a challenging period.
7. She made a 12-hour round-trip commute to Mammoth Mountain every weekend with her father to train during her childhood.
8. She scored a perfect 100 points in competition, becoming only the second rider ever to do so after Shaun White.
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