"Two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim, who recently suffered a torn labrum while training, took to Instagram to announce that she would still be competing in this year's Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy. This announcement comes just days after she revealed her injury, providing a sigh of relief for Team USA fans who believe that Kim is well on her way to her third Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe."
"Kim tore her labrum after falling while riding up the wall of a 22-foot halfpipe in Switzerland while training for competition. The labrum helps stabilize the shoulder, and according to Kim, she was happy to have torn it in a "less severe" way. Kim has been nothing short of dominant when it comes to snowboarding in the halfpipe. She became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal when she won gold in 2018 in PyeongChang, South Korea, at the age of 17. She followed that up with another gold in Beijing in 2022. To add to her impressive resume, she has won eight X Games gold medals and has multiple ESPY Awards to round out an impressive trophy closet."
"The Winter Olympic Games officially kick off on February 6, with the first women's halfpipe event taking place on February 11. The final will take place the following day on February 12. Team USA fans have a lot to look forward to for these games, especially given that one of their superstars is set to compete. Kim's perseverance through injury reminds snowboard fans that no matter what, Kim will always be chasing greatness."
Chloe Kim suffered a torn labrum while training in Switzerland after falling while riding up the wall of a 22-foot halfpipe, but she will compete at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. The labrum helps stabilize the shoulder, and the tear was described as less severe. Kim qualified for the Games on May 1, 2025. She won Olympic halfpipe gold in 2018 and 2022 and has eight X Games gold medals and multiple ESPY Awards. The Winter Games begin February 6, with the women's halfpipe on February 11 and the final on February 12. Kim is aiming for a third Olympic halfpipe gold.
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