South Korean teen Choi stuns Kim to claim goldAFP, LIVIGNO, ItalySouth Korean teenager Choi Gaon on Thursday recovered from a brutal fall to shock US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim in the Olympic women’s halfpipe final as the American missed out on a historic hat-trick. Choi Gaon of South Korea celebrates on the podium after winning the women’s snowboard halfpipe at the Milano Cortina Olympics in Livigno, Italy, on Thursday. Photo: ReutersWorld Cup leader Choi recovered from a dramatic fall on her first outing, which resulted in a score of just 10.00. Kim, skiing last, gathered her thoughts at the top of the halfpipe, adjusting her equipment, but crashed early, confirming Choi as the champion. It’s so funny because she won her first Olympic gold medal at the same age as I did.

Source: Taipei Times February 13, 2026 18:13 UTC