Chloe Kim, the 2022 Beijing Winter Games halfpipe champion, is confident that she will be able to compete at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics despite suffering a dislocated shoulder while training in Switzerland last week.
Kim had an MRI scan on Friday and has since shared an update on Instagram stating that her labrum injury was less severe than initially feared. The American snowboarder expressed relief that her condition is not more serious, but acknowledged that it will prevent her from fully training before the Games, which take place from February 6-22.
Kim's optimism about competing in Italy comes with a caveat: she has had to adapt to the physical challenges of her sport throughout her career. She mentioned that every season brings new obstacles and is grateful for this experience.
It remains to be seen how Kim will perform on the Olympic halfpipe course, but her resilience and determination suggest that she will not let her injury hold her back from pursuing her aim of becoming the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the event.
Kim had an MRI scan on Friday and has since shared an update on Instagram stating that her labrum injury was less severe than initially feared. The American snowboarder expressed relief that her condition is not more serious, but acknowledged that it will prevent her from fully training before the Games, which take place from February 6-22.
Kim's optimism about competing in Italy comes with a caveat: she has had to adapt to the physical challenges of her sport throughout her career. She mentioned that every season brings new obstacles and is grateful for this experience.
It remains to be seen how Kim will perform on the Olympic halfpipe course, but her resilience and determination suggest that she will not let her injury hold her back from pursuing her aim of becoming the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the event.
gotta respect her for adapting like this, it's a tough sport 
snowboarding's no joke, but kim's always been one to push through 
can't wait to see how she does on that italian course 
I'm so stoked for Chloe Kim, she's a total legend on the halfpipe 
. The fact that she's got this bad shoulder injury and is still thinking about competing at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is just inspiration, you know? 
It shows how dedicated she is to her sport and all the hard work she puts in, even when things don't go as planned.
. Will she be able to pull off that three-peat? We'll have to wait and see, but I'm 100% behind her on this one 
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I can feel Chloe's determination radiating through this story! Adapting to new challenges is such a huge part of life, especially when it comes to sports... we all know how that feels 
. You never know what surprises the body can throw at us, but having an injury doesn't define you - it just makes you stronger 
. Sending her lots of good vibes for the Olympics! 
so chloe kim thinks she's gonna be fine after dislocating her shoulder 
but seriously though, it's pretty impressive how she's still aiming to compete despite the injury. I mean, i wouldn't want to be in her skis 
. it's good to see her being all optimistic and stuff, tho 
. adaptability is key in her sport or whatever 
. can't wait to see how she does at the milan-cortina games 
. but even though this injury might hold her back from fully training, she's still got a positive vibe about things.
chloe kim thinks she can just waltz into milan-cortina with a dislocated shoulder? i mean dont get me wrong, girl's got heart and all that but have you seen her competition lately? shes gonna have to be on top of her game 24/7 if she wants to take home that third consecutive gold 
and even then, that injury could be the downfall of her dreams 
can't wait to see what she brings to the table in milan-cortina! 
! She's an inspiration to so many young athletes out there, especially women in sports who often face tougher physical obstacles than guys 
. Either way, it's gonna be interestin' to watch how she does at the Olympics 
But for real, I'm rooting for her 100% - she's an inspiration to anyone who's ever struggled with injuries or feeling down. And three consecutive Olympic gold medals? That would be LEGENDARY