Chloe Kim

Chloe Kim is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most accomplished snowboarders in history. Born on April 23, 2000, in Long Beach, California, to South Korean immigrant parents, Kim began snowboarding at the age of four and was competing at the highest levels by her early teens. Her father, Jong Jin Kim, dedicated himself to supporting her career, driving hours to mountain resorts for training sessions that would shape her into a generational talent.

Kim burst onto the international scene as a teenager, winning multiple X Games gold medals before she was even old enough to compete in the Olympics. At the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, at just 17 years old, she put on one of the most dominant halfpipe performances in Olympic history, scoring a near-perfect 98.25 on her final run to win the gold medal. She became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal, and her back-to-back 1080s were a first in women’s Olympic competition.

After taking a break to attend Princeton University, Kim returned to competition and won her second consecutive Olympic gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, confirming her status as the greatest women’s halfpipe rider of all time. Her success has attracted major endorsement deals with brands including Toyota, Visa, Nike, Mammut, and Samsung, making her one of the highest-earning winter sports athletes globally.

Beyond snowboarding, Kim has become a cultural icon, particularly within the Asian-American community. She has been open about her experiences with identity, mental health, and the pressures of elite competition. Her engaging personality and social media presence have made her a popular figure well beyond the snowboarding world, and her estimated net worth of $4 million reflects both her competitive achievements and her broad commercial appeal.