Chloe Kim Shares Rare Insight About Relationship with Myles Garrett After Historic Olympic Win

The snowboarder opened up about her bond with the NFL star after claiming silver in the Women's Halfpipe at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Chloe Kim made history on Thursday night by becoming the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic halfpipe medals, taking home the silver at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. In a post-event interview, Kim shared rare insight into her relationship with boyfriend Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns, who was there supporting her throughout the competition.

Why it matters

Kim and Garrett's relationship has been kept relatively private, so her candid comments provide a unique glimpse into their bond as two high-profile athletes navigating the demands of their respective sports and careers.

The details

Kim described Garrett as her "best friend" and expressed gratitude for his unwavering support, despite his own busy schedule. She also noted the couple's surprising number of shared interests, from watching anime to playing the same video games and enjoying the same foods, saying "it's such a funny, funny thing" that they connect so deeply.

  • Chloe Kim won the silver medal in the Women's Halfpipe at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics on Thursday night.

The players

Chloe Kim

An American snowboarder who made history by becoming the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic halfpipe medals, taking home the silver at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

Myles Garrett

The Cleveland Browns defensive end who is Chloe Kim's boyfriend and was present at the Olympics to support her during the competition.

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What they’re saying

“He's my best friend, truly, he's the best. I'm just so grateful for him for so many reasons, like he, despite his busy life and his busy schedule, he's always shown up for me and I try to do the same for him.”

— Chloe Kim (Access Hollywood)

“It's so funny when you just find someone that you specially when I wouldn't have thought we would have so much in common. But, like, we spend our downtime the same way. Like, we love just chilling, watching anime. We love playing the same games. We love the same foods. Like, it's such a funny, funny thing. And I'm so grateful and fortunate to have met him.”

— Chloe Kim (Access Hollywood)

The takeaway

Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett's relationship provides a heartwarming example of how two high-profile athletes can find common ground and support each other, even as they navigate the demands of their respective sports and careers.