Chloe Kim’s silver medal triumph at the 2026 Winter Olympics wasn’t just about athleticism—it was fueled by love and humor. On CBS Mornings, the snowboarding legend revealed how her boyfriend, Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett, turned a “really intense, stressful” moment into a touching display of support by wearing a shirt emblazoned with her face, anchoring her emotionally and delivering a lesson in resilience and gratitude.
When Chloe Kim stepped onto the podium to claim her silver medal in the women’s snowboard halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics, she wasn’t just representing Team USA—she was carrying the weight of years of struggle, self-discovery, and, above all, support. The two-time gold medalist had faced a dark time since Beijing, including burnout, mental health challenges, and a last-minute training injury that nearly sidelined her. But in the middle of it all, her boyfriend, Myles Garrett, emerged as her anchor—not just emotionally, but through a gesture so simple, yet so powerful, it reframed a high-stakes moment: a shirt with her face on it.
Speaking with CBS Mornings on February 24, Kim opened up about how Garrett’s lighthearted fashion statement—paired with a similar jacket worn by Snoop Dogg—turned a “really intense, stressful” environment into something manageable. “It made a really intense, stressful moment so light and kind of grounded me,” she said. More than a joke, it was a reminder of why she competes: her family, her fans, and now, her support system.
Kim’s journey to silver started long before Milano Cortina. After becoming the youngest woman to win Olympic snowboard gold at 17, she carried the pressure of defending her title amid academic commitments at Princeton, where she has studied Economics and Psychology. The road to 2026 was littered with obstacles: mental fatigue, identity questions, and just five weeks before the event, a dislocated shoulder and a torn labrum during training. She admitted to PEOPLE that she only had eight days of snowboarding practice this season—returning to the snow a week before the Games.
That backdrop made her silver even sweeter. And Garrett’s quirky yet profound display of solidarity—wearing a custom shirt featuring her face in Milan—humanized her immense talent. “He’s the best,” she said of Garrett, whom she began dating publicly in May 2025 and confirmed their romance that November. His presence was a personal anchor, and the shirt? A visual cue that cut through nerves.
The shirt wasn’t Garrett’s first public tribute to Kim. The couple went viral on Valentine’s Day when Kim posted a photo of Garrett wearing a T-shirt she gifted him: “I ❤️ my super hot beautiful girlfriend. So please stay away from me.” The playful jab at admirers magnified their 12-month relationship into an Olympic-sized story of mutual admiration. “He’s been the most amazing, supportive person in my life,” she said on CBS Mornings. Their banter—Kim replying “🫡 I’m on it!!” when asked to wear his shirt—revealed a bond grounded in humor and affection.
Kim’s performance at the 2026 Olympics wasn’t just about scores. It was about resilience. After missing an entire season due to injury and returning only a week before the Games, she outdueled top riders to claim silver—second to 17-year-old Choi Gaon of South Korea. It wasn’t the historic third gold many expected, but Kim framed it as a victory nonetheless. “I learned to adapt and find the silver lining,” she told interviewers, reflecting wisdom beyond her years.
This silver medal caps a chapter of renewal. Kim, who took a step back from high-pressure competition after Beijing to focus on her education and mental health, now sees a future both on and off the snow. Whether she returns for 2030 or not, her Milan performance is a authoritatively statement: she is more than a champion—she is a storyteller of triumph. And with Myles Garrett by her side, that story now comes with more heart—and humor.
