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Published: February 12, 2026, 3:24 PM EST
Updated: February 12, 2026, 3:24 PM EST
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LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Chloe Kim’s quest to make Olympic history by becoming the first snowboarder to claim three consecutive gold medals came to an unexpected halt as she secured a silver medal in the women’s halfpipe event on Thursday. South Korea’s Choi Gaon emerged victorious, capturing the gold.
The 17-year-old Choi Gaon dazzled with her performance, delivering a stunning final run that earned her an impressive score of 90.25, effectively ending Kim’s reign as the two-time defending champion.
Kim had one more shot to get back on top but she fell on her last of three runs. The 25-year-old American took silver, while Japan’s Mitsuki Ono claimed bronze.
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United States’ Chloe Kim falls during the women’s snowboarding halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) -
United States’ Chloe Kim reacts after falling during the women’s snowboarding halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) -
United States’ Chloe Kim falls during the women’s snowboarding halfpipe finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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