Chloe Kim will ride Olympic halfpipe with a shoulder brace, says she’s anxious but also confident

By EDDIE PELLS, Associated Press National Writer

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Chloe Kim’s first truly meaningful ride through a halfpipe in almost 11 months will come at no place other than the Olympics.

United State’s Chloe Kim practices as a photographer watches during a snowboard halfpipe training session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) 

That feels daunting, even for one of the best snowboarders in the world, whose leadup...