Chloe Kim

Chloe Kim is recognized for her groundbreaking career in snowboarding, which has seen her achieve numerous firsts in the sport. Her feats include being the first woman to win two gold medals in snowboarding at the Winter Youth Olympic Games and the first to land back-to-back 1080 spins in a snowboarding competition. In 2024, she continued to push boundaries by becoming the first woman to execute a 1260 in competition history. As a testament to her dominance, Kim has been an eight-time X Games gold medalist and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, winning the women's snowboard halfpipe at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics.

In addition to her competitive achievements, Kim's influence extends beyond the snowboarding arena. After her performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics, she was included in Time magazine's annual Time 100 list. Her visage graced the cover of Sports Illustrated following her Olympic gold medal win, and a special edition Kellogg's Corn Flakes box featuring her set a record for "fastest-selling cereal box in Kellogg Company history." She was also cast in Nike's "Dream Crazier" ad during the 2019 Oscars and made an appearance on season 4 of "The Masked Singer," making it to the semi-finals. Her popularity led to her becoming a playable character in the game Fortnite in March 2022.

Kim's remarkable talent and influence have earned her widespread recognition and accolades, including five ESPY Awards, with three consecutive wins for Best Female Action Sports Athlete. She was acknowledged on Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People in 2018 and received the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year award twice consecutively (2019–2020). In 2025, she was featured on the Madame Tussauds Hot 100 list as a cultural icon. Despite a setback with a dislocated shoulder in January 2026, she confirmed her participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics and won a silver medal in the women's halfpipe event.