Chloe Kim, the Olympic champion snowboarder, has downplayed concerns over her injury, stating she is 'good to go' for the 2026 Winter Olympics despite suffering a dislocated shoulder. The American athlete, 25, had an MRI scan last week after injuring her shoulder while training in Switzerland.
According to Kim, her labrum injury, which was initially feared to be more serious, is less severe than anticipated. While this means she will not be able to train before the Games, Kim remains optimistic about competing.
Kim explained that there are two different ways a dislocation can occur and that her method of injury is less severe, hence the relief. She also expressed disappointment at being unable to snowboard until just before the Olympics, which will undoubtedly present challenges for her preparation.
Despite this setback, Kim acknowledged that each season brings its own set of difficulties and is grateful that she will be fit and able to compete in Milan-Cortina from February 6-22. Her optimism and confidence have boosted hopes among fans and fellow athletes alike as she looks to become the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe, following her triumphs at Pyeongchang in 2018 and Beijing in 2022.
Her determination is clear as she moves forward despite this unfortunate setback, aiming to shine once again on the world stage.
According to Kim, her labrum injury, which was initially feared to be more serious, is less severe than anticipated. While this means she will not be able to train before the Games, Kim remains optimistic about competing.
Kim explained that there are two different ways a dislocation can occur and that her method of injury is less severe, hence the relief. She also expressed disappointment at being unable to snowboard until just before the Olympics, which will undoubtedly present challenges for her preparation.
Despite this setback, Kim acknowledged that each season brings its own set of difficulties and is grateful that she will be fit and able to compete in Milan-Cortina from February 6-22. Her optimism and confidence have boosted hopes among fans and fellow athletes alike as she looks to become the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe, following her triumphs at Pyeongchang in 2018 and Beijing in 2022.
Her determination is clear as she moves forward despite this unfortunate setback, aiming to shine once again on the world stage.
I mean, a dislocated shoulder is no joke, but if anyone can pull it off, she can 
. And honestly, I think she's being super realistic about her situation - two different ways a dislocation can happen and all that jazz 
. She's not gonna let this one little injury bring her down 
. Plus, she's already won three gold medals in a row? Goals, girl! 
I'm hyped for the Olympics and can't wait to see what she does next 
That's a recipe for disaster. She'll be lucky if she doesn't get hurt even more or have to drop out mid-competition. And what about the long-term effects on her shoulder? We're talking dislocated labrum here, not just a minor tweak. I've got my doubts about her optimism... 
February is def gonna b challenging 4 her tho, no trainin b4 the games... hope she can pull off that 3-peat tho 
. fans and fellow athletes alike r just trying to psyche her up, but honestly, snowboarding is hard enough w/o a dislocated shoulder 
. And what about all these Olympic athletes who are pushing themselves to the limit every time they step onto the slopes? Are we putting them at risk for the sake of entertainment value? I'm not saying Kim shouldn't compete, but is she really setting a good example with her attitude on this one? Shouldn't she be more proactive in seeking medical attention and prioritizing her recovery over her Olympic ambitions?
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and I gotta say, I'm loving her attitude 
! She's not letting a minor setback like a dislocated shoulder bring her down 
. I mean, she knows there are two ways to get injured, and hers is the easy one 
! And honestly, I think it's cool that she's gonna make do with what she's got 
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- athletes like her are always finding a way to push through 
and not let one little injury get in her way 
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That's what I call a goal worth striving for 
I was thinking Chloe Kim's injury might've been a total game changer for her Olympics chances... but now that we know it's just a minor dislocation, I think she's still got this 
! I mean, she's being super realistic about her training schedule and all, but at the same time, she's not giving up 
. That's what I love about her - she's all about that competitive spirit 
. I feel for her, though - each season brings its own challenges & she's already dealing with this one on top of other stuff, so yeah, let's just hope she's back to full strength soon 
Chloe Kim's positive vibes are contagious! 
She's got a plan and it's gonna work out for her - that dislocated shoulder isn't gonna stop her from becoming a 3-time Olympic gold medalist! 
This just proves that setbacks happen but with determination & hard work, you can overcome them 
and another thing, wouldn't it be awesome if she didn't win three consecutive golds? just sayin' 
️ It'll definitely be interesting to see how this all plays out, but I have a feeling she's gonna crush it in Milan-Cortina! 
. i know being sidelined from training is tough, but i'm sure she'll come back stronger than ever 
i mean who can blame her though? shes got a labrum injury that could have been more serious, but apparently its less bad than expected, which is def a relief 
anyway, im totally rooting for her to win those three consecutive gold medals now 
. The pressure's on, and even if her injury is 'less severe' than thought, how do we really know what's going on inside that body of hers? Shouldn't she be taking some time to figure out why this happened in the first place? It just seems like she's gonna rush back into it without a clear plan