Cleveland Browns defensive superstar Myles Garrett embarked on an extraordinary transcontinental journey this week, traveling from the spectacle of Super Bowl LX in California directly to the snowy slopes of Italy to watch his girlfriend, snowboarding phenom Chloe Kim, compete at the Winter Olympics.
From Football Field to Snowy Halfpipe
Garrett was first spotted on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he witnessed the Seattle Seahawks deliver a commanding victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Without delay, he then undertook the lengthy trek to the Livigno Snow Park, located near the Swiss-Italian border, arriving in time for the Women's Snowboard Halfpipe qualification rounds.
Chloe Kim's Dominant Performance
It came as little surprise that Chloe Kim, widely regarded as the premier women's halfpipe competitor globally for the past decade, qualified for the finals with remarkable ease. The California native delivered the day's top qualifying run on her very first attempt.
Her flawless execution featured a technical sequence that showcased her signature style: opening with a backside 720 and a switch backside method grab, followed by a nailed 1080, a frontside 900, and culminating with a McTwist 540. This display of technical precision, aerial grace, and stylistic flair earned Kim a leading score of 90.25—a full 2.75 points ahead of her nearest rival.
A Celebratory Moment
With her place in the final securely booked, Kim's second run served merely as a practice showcase. She was seen celebrating this achievement with boyfriend Myles Garrett, the pair sharing smiles and congratulations trackside. This heartwarming moment highlighted the personal dedication behind the athletic pursuit.
Historic Pursuit of Gold
Chloe Kim is already the most decorated women's halfpipe athlete in history. She now stands on the precipice of making further history by attempting to become only the second snowboarder ever to win three gold medals in the same Olympic discipline, a feat that would place her alongside legendary American snowboarder Shaun White.
The final, where Kim will chase this historic third gold, is scheduled for Thursday at 1:30 PM ET (7:30 PM in Italy / 10:30 AM PT).
Qualifying Round Standings
The qualification round also saw strong performances from other competitors:
- Second place was secured by Japan's Sara Shimizu.
- Third place went to another Californian, Maddie Mastro.
- Bea Kim, also from California and unrelated to Chloe, finished in 10th place, successfully advancing to the final.
This event underscores not only the peak of winter sports competition but also the compelling personal narratives and cross-sport support that define the Olympic spirit.
