**Chloe Kim Optimistic About Recovery Ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics**
American snowboarder Chloe Kim has shared a positive update regarding her participation in the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics. The two-time Olympic gold medalist expressed that she is “good to go” for the competition, despite facing challenges from a torn labrum in her shoulder, an injury she sustained during a recent training run in Switzerland.
With the 2026 Winter Games set to commence in less than a month, Kim is racing against time to recover and aim for her third consecutive gold medal in the halfpipe event. She previously secured gold medals in Pyeongchang in 2018 and Beijing in 2022.
In an Instagram update posted on Tuesday, Kim revealed that she was not surprised to learn about her labrum tear, which is the lining of the socket that stabilizes the shoulder. While she did not specify which shoulder was injured during her fall while preparing for the Laax Open, she noted that the way she sustained the injury was less severe than other potential scenarios. “I’m really happy about that,” she stated. However, she expressed disappointment about not being able to snowboard until just before the Olympics, acknowledging that she hasn’t had as much practice as she would have liked.
The women’s Olympic halfpipe contest is scheduled for February 11. At 25 years old, Kim has already qualified for the U.S. team and is considered a strong contender for victory in Italy, provided she is fully healthy. She announced that she will not compete this weekend in Laax and did not mention her participation in the Winter X Games in Aspen later this month, which is the last major event before the Olympics.
This season, Kim has only participated in one competition, which took place last month in Copper Mountain. During her warm-up for the finals there, she also suffered a shoulder injury. Last week, she shared a video of her fall in Switzerland, where she lost her balance while landing a jump. Although she initially dislocated her shoulder, she reported that the pain was manageable. An MRI conducted last Friday confirmed the labrum tear.
In her video update, Kim mentioned that she will need to wear an uncomfortable “super-sexy shoulder brace” during her recovery. Despite the challenges, she expressed excitement for the upcoming week.
As she prepares for the Olympics, Kim’s resilience and determination continue to shine through, making her a favorite to watch in the upcoming games.
**FAQ**
**Q: What injury did Chloe Kim sustain before the Olympics?**
A: Chloe Kim suffered a torn labrum in her shoulder during a training run, but she remains optimistic about her recovery ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics.
