At 17, Chloe Kim won Olympic halfpipe gold in 2018, becoming the youngest woman to do so, and she has since added a second Olympic title and a roster of major sponsors. This article separates the well-documented facts about Kim’s career, earnings, health, and relationship from the rumors that have followed her rise.
Olympic medals: 2 gold (2018, 2022) ·
First Olympic gold: 2018 PyeongChang ·
Second Olympic gold: 2022 Beijing ·
Birth date: April 23, 2000
Quick snapshot
- 2 Olympic gold medals (2018, 2022) (Yahoo Finance (financial news outlet))
- Halfpipe specialty (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)) (Yahoo Finance (financial news outlet))
- Breakthrough at age 17 (Yahoo Finance (financial news outlet)) (Yahoo Finance (financial news outlet))
- Public sponsorships with Visa and Toyota (Sports Business Journal (industry sport business publication))
- No official salary disclosed (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)) (Sports Business Journal (industry sport business publication))
- Net worth estimates vary (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)) (Sports Business Journal (industry sport business publication))
- Publicly linked to Myles Garrett (MySportDab (sports news aggregator))
- Korean-American family roots (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)) (MySportDab (sports news aggregator))
- Born in Long Beach, California (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site))
- Weight-loss rumors are unverified
- She has responded to body-shaming
- Athletes’ bodies should not be treated as public debate
Seven key facts about Chloe Kim, pulled from verified sources:
| Full name | Chloe Kim |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 2000 |
| Birthplace | Long Beach, California, USA |
| Sport | Snowboard halfpipe |
| Olympic medals | 2 gold (2018, 2022) |
| Known sponsors | Visa, Toyota |
| Relationship status | Publicly linked to Myles Garrett |
What is Chloe Kim known for?
Olympic halfpipe titles
- Chloe Kim won women’s halfpipe gold at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics at age 17 (Yahoo Finance (financial news outlet)).
- She became the first American woman to win consecutive Olympic halfpipe gold medals when she won again at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics (MySportDab (sports news aggregator)).
Record-breaking teenager
- Kim won silver at the Winter X Games at age 13 and her first X Games gold at age 14, according to her IMDb biography (unofficial entry).
- At the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games, she won gold in both halfpipe and slopestyle (IMDb biography (unofficial entry)).
Korean-American identity
- Kim was born to South Korean immigrant parents in Long Beach, California, and grew up in Torrance (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)).
The implication: Kim’s teenage breakthrough did not remain a one-off; it became the foundation of a career defined by consistency at the highest level.
What brand sponsors Chloe Kim?
Toyota partnership
- Kim signed a multiyear partnership with Toyota on April 27, 2016, making the automaker her exclusive automotive partner (Toyota USA Newsroom (manufacturer’s official press release)). Toyota branding appears on her helmet and snowboard during competitions.
Visa and Olympic partner roles
- Visa has featured Kim as a Team Visa athlete, alongside other Olympic hopefuls (Sports Business Journal (industry sport business publication)).
- Around the 2018 Olympics, she also had reported sponsorship connections with Nike, Burton, Samsung, Target, Mondelez, and Monster Energy (Yahoo Finance (financial news outlet)).
Endorsement-based income
- Kim’s income is primarily driven by sponsorship deals rather than a fixed athletic salary (Sports Business Journal (industry sport business publication)).
The catch: confirmed sponsorships explain the broad shape of Kim’s income, but the absence of brand-issued contract figures leaves the full financial picture incomplete.
How much does Chloe Kim make a year?
Endorsement-driven income
- Chloe Kim has not publicly disclosed an annual salary or exact contract amounts. Her earnings come from snowboarding prize money and sponsorship deals (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)).
Prize money from competitions
- Olympic prize money for gold medals in the U.S. is $37,500 per medal (2022), but this is a small fraction of her total income.
Net worth estimates
- Public net worth estimates vary widely by source and are not official figures. Celebrity Net Worth estimates her net worth at $2 million, but this is not confirmed by Kim or her representatives (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)).
Without official disclosure, any annual income figure is speculative. The gap between her high media profile and the absence of confirmed earnings data makes this a question that remains unanswered.
The implication: public curiosity about Kim’s net worth will continue until she or her management releases official figures.
Did Chloe Kim lose weight?
The viral body-shaming comments
- There is no verified public record that Chloe Kim followed a weight-loss program. In 2018, social media users speculated about her body shape after her Olympic win, but no medical or sports authority has ever reported on her weight.
Her public response
- Kim has spoken about the pressure female athletes face to look a certain way. She has not confirmed any weight change and the question itself stems from online rumor, not credible sources.
How athletes’ bodies are policed
- The focus on Kim’s appearance reflects a broader pattern of body scrutiny faced by female athletes. Kim’s own statements on the topic emphasize that athletes should be judged by performance, not looks.
The weight question distracts from Kim’s athletic achievements and feeds a culture that polices women’s bodies. Without any official source, the rumor should be treated as unsubstantiated.
The pattern: the body-focused rumor tells more about online sports culture than about Kim’s athletic performance.
How did Chloe Kim and Myles meet?
A public relationship
- Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett have been publicly linked, but the exact circumstances of their first meeting have not been confirmed. Both have shared photos together on social media, but no official timeline exists (MySportDab (sports news aggregator)).
Who is Myles Garrett?
- Myles Garrett is an NFL defensive end for the Cleveland Browns. He was the 2023 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year (MySportDab (sports news aggregator)).
Age and timeline
- Garrett was born December 29, 1995; Kim was born April 23, 2000, an age difference of about four years and four months (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)).
- The exact start date of their relationship is not publicly verified.
The implication: public visibility of the relationship does not erase the couple’s right to keep personal details private.
Timeline signal
Career milestones from the cited sources line up in a clear chronological sequence.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Chloe Kim born in Long Beach, California (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)) |
| 2016 | Signs multiyear partnership with Toyota (Toyota USA Newsroom (manufacturer’s official press release)) |
| 2018 | Wins Olympic gold in women’s halfpipe at PyeongChang (Yahoo Finance (financial news outlet)) |
| 2022 | Wins second Olympic gold in women’s halfpipe at Beijing (MySportDab (sports news aggregator)) |
What this means: The timeline shows a steady upward trajectory from first sponsorship at age 16 to back‑to‑back Olympic golds. The missing 2026 silver medal is not yet documented in available sources.
Clarity: What’s confirmed and what’s not
Confirmed facts
- Chloe Kim was born April 23, 2000, in Long Beach, California, and competes for Team USA (Celebrity Net Worth (unofficial celebrity wealth site)).
- Chloe Kim won Olympic gold in women’s halfpipe in 2018 and 2022 (Yahoo Finance (financial news outlet); MySportDab (sports news aggregator)).
- Visa and Toyota have publicly listed Chloe Kim as a sponsored athlete (Sports Business Journal (industry sport business publication); Toyota USA Newsroom (manufacturer’s official press release)).
What’s unclear
- Exact annual earnings and net worth figures have not been disclosed by Kim or her representatives.
- The date or circumstances of Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett’s first meeting have not been confirmed.
- The identity and number of Chloe Kim’s past boyfriends are not fully documented in reliable sources.
- Any reported weight change is not documented in a reliable medical or news source.
The pattern: verified biography and competitive record are solid; the speculative areas are exactly the ones that tend to drive celebrity-news searches.
Quotes and perspectives
“Chloe represents the future of snowboarding and we are proud to have her as part of our team.”
– Toyota USA Newsroom, official announcement
“Kim’s 2018 victory made her a major commercial prospect for brands seeking a young Olympic champion.”
– Sports Business Journal
For fans and followers of Kim’s career, the single most consequential reality is this: she achieved elite success before turning 18 and has managed to stay at the top while navigating both injury and public scrutiny. The 2026 season may add another chapter, but the verified record already places Chloe Kim among the greatest halfpipe riders ever.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chloe Kim fully Korean?
Chloe Kim is the daughter of South Korean immigrants. She holds U.S. citizenship and identifies as Korean-American.
What’s the age difference between Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett?
Myles Garrett was born December 29, 1995, and Chloe Kim was born April 23, 2000 — a difference of about 4 years and 4 months.
How old are Myles Garrett and Chloe Kim?
As of 2026, Myles Garrett is 30 and Chloe Kim is 25.
Is Myles Garrett married?
No, Myles Garrett is not married.
Is Chloe Kim married?
No, Chloe Kim is not married.
Who are Chloe Kim’s past boyfriends?
Chloe Kim’s past romantic relationships are not publicly documented in reliable sources.
What is Chloe Kim’s net worth?
Public estimates vary. Celebrity Net Worth places it at $2 million, but Kim has not confirmed this figure.
The pattern: the most-searched questions about Kim mix confirmed biography with private details that remain outside official records.
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Richard Vane is Senior Reporter at MorningTimes.uk, covering breaking UK news stories across politics, business and public affairs.