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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.
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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