On Thursday, Team USA snowboarder Chloe Kim is looking to do something no American has ever done—win her third consecutive gold medal in snowboarding. And after a fabulous qualifying run that saw her comfortably snag first place among the field of 12 riders, it really does feel like her podium place to lose. But of course, anything could happen ... and it's not like Kim isn't also nursing a shoulder injury that kept her sidelined from competition until just before the Games.
So, ahead of one of the day's most anticipated events, let's take a look at how the event is scored, as well as some of the difficult tricks you can keep an eye out for come 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
