3 Snowboarders with SoCal Ties Advance to Halfpipe Finals

Torrance's Chloe Kim, Palos Verdes' Bea Kim, and Wrightwood's Maddie Mastro qualify for women's snowboard halfpipe final at Milan Cortina Olympics.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Torrance's Chloe Kim, a two-time gold medalist in the event, topped the qualifying standings in women's snowboard halfpipe at the Milan Cortina Olympics. She will be joined in the final by Palos Verdes' Bea Kim and Wrightwood's Maddie Mastro, both of whom also qualified for the final round.

Why it matters

The women's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics will feature a strong Southern California presence, with three local athletes competing for the gold medal. This highlights the region's prominence in winter sports and the pipeline of talent emerging from the area.

The details

Chloe Kim showed no signs of rust from a recent shoulder injury, landing a massive big air jump and a 1080-degree spin in the qualifying round. Bea Kim and Maddie Mastro also put down strong runs to earn their spots in the final, which will take place on Thursday.

  • The Milan Cortina Olympics are taking place from February 6 to February 22, 2026.
  • The women's snowboard halfpipe final will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Chloe Kim

A 25-year-old snowboarder from Torrance, California who is a two-time gold medalist in the women's snowboard halfpipe event.

Bea Kim

A snowboarder from Palos Verdes, California who qualified for the women's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Maddie Mastro

A snowboarder from Wrightwood, California who qualified for the women's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“I've been doing this for 22 years. Muscle memory is a thing.”

— Chloe Kim (nbclosangeles.com)

“She's been very well behaved. So I'm grateful for that.”

— Chloe Kim (nbclosangeles.com)

What’s next

The women's snowboard halfpipe final will take place on Thursday, February 13, 2026, where Chloe Kim, Bea Kim, and Maddie Mastro will compete for the gold medal.

The takeaway

The strong showing by Southern California snowboarders in the women's halfpipe qualifying at the Milan Cortina Olympics highlights the region's prominence in winter sports and the pipeline of talented athletes emerging from the area.