Entering her second Olympic innings, US Winter Olympics star, Chloe Kim is the favorite to reach the podium. However, while the 21-year-old knows what is at stake, she is not letting the pressure get the best of her.
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Chloe is the defending Olympic gold medal champion; however, she doesn’t feel like it’s a big deal. Notably, the young American won her first gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Chloe Kim is treating Olympics as just another contest
After winning her first Olympic gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Pyeongchang, Kim burst onto the scene. But, while the attention had its perk, Kim also went through some tough times with her mental health. Reaching success at such a young age took a toll on her. However, with her experience from then, now 21, Chloe is guarding herself against the pressure.
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GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 13: (BROADCAST-OUT) Gold medalist in Snowboard Ladies’ Halfpipe Chloe Kim of the United States poses for a portrait on the Today Show Set on February 13, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)
In a recent interview, Kim revealed she’s not going to play the game, without thinking about what she did in the past. “I don’t really get the whole defending thing. I don’t feel like I’m defending anything. I’m kind of just going and doing another contest. And hopefully, you know, the conditions are great and I’m able to land the run I want to,” Chloe said.
She further added, “It’s brought a lot of peace just knowing I can be myself 24/7 and not have to put on a front.”
Shaun White, Chloe, Nathan Chen, and other US stars in Beijing
Team USA has put forward a power-packed star squad for the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. Showcasing his skills at his fifth Winter Olympics, Shaun White will take the spotlight in the snowboarding halfpipe men’s event; while Chloe will feature in the women’s event.
In Alpine Skiing, Mikaela Shiffrin will make a comeback to defend her Olympic gold medal. Nathan Chen is the favorite to win the Olympic gold medal at the figure skating event.
While Chloe is not taking feeling the pressure, she has insane talent and is definitely one of the favorites to reach the Olympic podium. Do you think she will clinch the Olympic gold for Team USA once again?
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