Chloe Kim may have missed out on gold this time, but she didn’t leave the 2026 Winter Olympics without a powerful moment.
The 25-year-old snowboarder secured a silver medal in the women’s halfpipe, falling just short of making history with a third consecutive gold after her victories in Beijing and PyeongChang. And waiting for her at the finish wasn’t just applause — it was Myles Garrett.
The NFL star, 30, was by her side as she marked the milestone. Cameras caught the couple wrapped in a tight embrace on Thursday, holding each other in a moment that felt bigger than the podium.
In one of the photos, Kim looked up at Garrett with a soft smile, resting her head against his arm. He returned the look with equal warmth. No grand gestures — just quiet pride.
What makes the silver even more remarkable is what Kim pushed through to get there. She competed in this year’s Games with a torn labrum, a serious shoulder injury that would sideline many athletes.
Instead of chasing sympathy, she chased the run.
While the three-peat gold slipped just out of reach, the performance cemented her resilience. And as she stood with her medal — and her boyfriend — the moment felt less about what was lost and more about what was earned.
