Chloe Kim placed second in the women’s halfpipe at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, falling short of winning her third consecutive gold medal, as South Korea’s Choi Gaon took gold with a score of 90.25. After a serious crash, Choi recovered to secure her victory, while Kim, competing with a shoulder injury, had one strong run but wiped out on her final attempts. Kim expressed pride in Choi, whom she has supported throughout her career, noting the significance of passing the torch. This event marked Choi as the first non-American woman to win Olympic gold in the halfpipe since 2010.
