In the world of snowboarding, there are few names more iconic than Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim. Her seemingly unstoppable drive and charming personality have made the athlete a fan favorite in recent years. Kim became the youngest woman to win the Olympic gold in the halfpipe at just 17 years old. Since then, she has been on an upward trajectory. After 2018, she took home a second medal in the 2022 Winter Games, as Sports Illustrated reports.
Outside of snowboarding, Kim’s time in the limelight has driven curiosity toward more personal matters, like her love life. She’s previously been open about her relationships. Still, some have been surprised by a recent public appearance that suggests she has a new celebrity love interest. Here’s what we know about Chloe Kim’s rumored connection with Myles Garrett, plus what she’s said about past partners.
Olympian Was Joined by Her Rumored Beau at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
On May 25, Chloe Kim was spotted with whom many assume to be her new man on the red carpet. The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, which was held at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan, is where she was joined by Myles Garrett, as the New York Post reports. The two were smiley and stayed side by side for photo ops, interviews and the rest of the night’s festivities. This recent public appearance has sparked curiosity, despite a lack of verbal confirmation that the two are an item. But, thankfully for fans, there is plenty to learn about the handsome man standing beside Kim already.
Who Is Myles Garrett?
Garrett is a 29-year-old pro defensive end. He has been playing in the NFL since he was drafted in 2017, according to ESPN. While the 6’4 football player gladly supported Kim at the event, he certainly has his own professional hype too. The Arlington, Texas native is about to enter his ninth season with the Cleveland Browns. Just in March he signed a record breaking deal, which made him the highest paid non-quarterback in the history of the NFL. This four-year contract guarantees Garrett a whopping $123 million, but it is worth $160 million with his signing bonus.
The star defensive end is clearly a critical part of his team. Still, attending the awards event with 25-year-old Kim has caused some controversy. Instead of attending the Brown’s OTA’s (“Organized Team Activities” which are basically no-contact practices), the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year vacationed in Tokyo. Although OTA’s are voluntary and typically only players with injuries or contract disputes skip them, as Sporting News reports, it seems that Garrett works hard and plays hard.
In the Past, Chloe Kim Dated Skateboarder Evan Berle
Chloe Kim is relatively lowkey with her dating life, but she has confirmed her attachment to other men in the past. After her 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics gold medal win, she made an appearance on TODAY to discuss her win. During the interview she gushed about her then boyfriend Evan Berle, who is a skateboarder and was one of her biggest supporters. After he made a heartfelt post on Instagram celebrating her win, their relationship became a headlining topic.
As she told TODAY, “I was actually laughing so hard on the way here because my publicist sent me all the articles that were written about him.” She later went on to express her gratitude for his support and explained how, “He actually took his winter quarter off of school, to support me on this journey. (He) just knew that I was going to be going through a lot and struggling a bit and dealing with a lot of pressure. And so he just put himself on hold to support me, and it’s been amazing.” Athough the two have seemingly split and she’s made room for a new man in her life, Chloe Kim certainly has set the bar for what type of boyfriend she needs as she continues to smash her goals.
What Ethnicity Is Chloe Kim?
Chloe Kim has a diverse cultural and ethnic influence. According to Sports Illustrated, she was born in Long Beach, California but raised in the coastal city of Torrance. Despite her lifelong roots on the West Coast, her family is not from the area. The 5’3″ athlete is a second generation Korean American, with emigrant parents who came from South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chloe Kim go to college?
Per the Olympics official website, Kim began her college career at an Ivy League institution, Princeton, in 2019. Given her major athletic career and the fame that has come with it, she has struggled to balance living a regular life. She hoped to major in science, but has since focused on her athletic aspirations and personal well-being.
Can Chloe Kim speak Korean?
Yes, Chloe Kim can speak fluent Korean due to her upbringing. But due to some unpleasant anti-Asian hate experiences in the past, for quite some time, it was unlikely that fans would hear her speak Korean. As she told ESPN, “I stopped speaking Korean to my parents in public. I was so ashamed and hated that I was Asian. I’ve learned to get over that feeling, and now I am so proud.”
How much does Chloe Kim make?
Kim is a high-paid Olympian who, according to Forbes, makes at least $3 million a year with her sponsorships and brand partnerships. She has her third Olympic games coming up in 2026, so this number is expected to skyrocket.