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2022 Olympics: Chloe Kim becomes 1st woman to win 2 gold medals in halfpipe

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American snowboarder Chloe Kim won gold in the women’s halfpipe event Thursday at the Beijing Olympics, and made some history, too.

The 21-year-old is now the first woman to win two Olympic gold medals in the event; she won her first four years ago in Pyeongchang. Her opening run on Thursday included two 1080s and a 900, and Kim’s score of 94 all but secured her the gold. Because of her lead, Kim attempted a few new tricks, but fell twice while attempting a cab 1260.

Queralt Castellet of Spain took home silver in the event, while Sena Tomita of Japan won the bronze.

American snowboarder Chloe Kim won gold in the women’s halfpipe event Thursday at the Beijing Olympics, and made some history, too. The 21-year-old is now the first woman to win two Olympic gold medals in the event; she won her first four years ago in Pyeongchang. Her opening run on Thursday included two 1080s and…

American snowboarder Chloe Kim won gold in the women’s halfpipe event Thursday at the Beijing Olympics, and made some history, too. The 21-year-old is now the first woman to win two Olympic gold medals in the event; she won her first four years ago in Pyeongchang. Her opening run on Thursday included two 1080s and…