JOURNAL ARTICLE

After Back-to-Back Gold, Why Is Chloe Kim So Happy With Silver?

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gregory, Sean 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on Chloe Kim's silver medal performance in the women's Olympic halfpipe snowboarding finals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. Despite a dislocated left shoulder earlier in the year, Kim secured second place behind 17-year-old Goan Choi of South Korea, who became the youngest Olympic snowboard gold medalist. Kim expressed pride in her perseverance and mentorship role to Choi, acknowledging the challenges posed by her injury and snowy conditions during the competition. The article highlights Kim's sportsmanship and her plans for shoulder surgery following the Games.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:191588633
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