- Snowboarding sensation Chloe Kim secured her place in the Olympic final in Livigno, finishing first in Wednesday's qualifying round despite a recent shoulder injury.
- Kim's dominant performance included a massive big air leap and a 1080-degree spin, setting her apart from other competitors as she was cheered on by her NFL star boyfriend, Myles Garrett.
- She is competing with a shoulder brace, having sustained an injury four weeks ago during a training run in Switzerland and only returning to the halfpipe two weeks prior.
- Kim aims for a historic third consecutive gold medal, planning to “go bigger” in the final by linking frontside and backside 900s.
- Despite the injury limiting her practice, Kim expressed pride in her recovery and performance, acknowledging that her perspective on the historic quest has shifted.
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Chloe Kim makes flying start at Winter Olympics in front of NFL star boyfriend Myles Garrett
