Chloe Kim Wins Third Snowboard Halfpipe World Title, Secures 2026 Olympic Spot

Overcoming mental and physical challenges, Kim's historic victory caps a groundbreaking comeback season marked by technical innovation and resilience.

• Chloe Kim clinched her third snowboard halfpipe world championship in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with a score of 93.50, solidifying her place on the 2026 US Olympic team.
• Kim's victory follows a two-year hiatus from competition due to mental health struggles and burnout, marking a triumphant return to the sport.
• This season, Kim became the first woman to land both frontside and cab double cork 1080s in competition and tied Shaun White for the most women’s SuperPipe titles in X Games history.
• Despite challenging weather conditions and mental hurdles during the event, Kim delivered a dominant performance and attempted a cab 1260 during her victory lap, though she fell on the landing.
• Kim credits intensive therapy and a renewed focus on joy for her resurgence, as she now aims to become the first snowboarder to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Games.

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