> At a Glance
> – Chloe Kim dislocated her shoulder on day two of halfpipe training in Switzerland
> – The two-time Olympic gold medalist posted video of the crash to Instagram
> – She hopes to compete in Milan 2026 and become the first woman to three-peat in halfpipe
> – Why it matters: The injury clouds her historic bid less than a month before the Games
Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim may miss the chance to defend her halfpipe title at the 2026 Winter Olympics after a training crash left her with a dislocated shoulder.
The Accident
Kim, 25, revealed the injury in a Jan. 8 Instagram video shot at a Swiss halfpipe. Footage shows her losing momentum on the ramp, sliding face-first down the wall and landing awkwardly on her arm.
> “That ultimately resulted in me dislocating my shoulder,” she said, adding the fall felt “so fun” with a sarcastic laugh.
Immediate Aftermath
- MRI scheduled for the day after the post
- Pain level described as manageable
- Biggest concern: shoulder re-dislocating
- Training status on hold until clearance
Historic Stakes
A third straight gold would make Kim the first athlete-male or female-to three-peat in Olympic halfpipe. She won at the 2018 PyeongChang and 2022 Beijing Games and owns eight X Games SuperPipe gold medals, tying Shaun White‘s record.
| Olympic Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Women’s Halfpipe | Gold |
| 2022 | Women’s Halfpipe | Gold |
| 2026 | Women’s Halfpipe | TBD |
What’s Next
Kim says her riding feels “really good” and believes she can return to form quickly once doctors clear her. For now, she’s resting and asking followers for ideas on how to pass the downtime.
Key Takeaways
- Injury occurred less than a month before the Milan Games
- MRI results will determine recovery timeline
- Kim remains optimistic about competing
- A third consecutive gold would rewrite Olympic history
