Olympian Chloe Kim Moved to Tears by Boyfriend Myles Garrett's Poem

The two-time Olympic gold medalist was emotional after the Cleveland Browns star read a heartfelt poem about her.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Olympian Chloe Kim, a two-time gold medalist in the women's halfpipe, was moved to tears after her boyfriend, Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett, recited a poem he wrote about her. In a video shared by Sports Illustrated, Garrett read a segment of the poem, saying "You enrapture fools to kings, and exist without a peer, put on this earth for many things, but our love is why you're here." Kim, who was not on camera during the reading, immediately responded, "It's sweet, it's so sweet, I cried."

Why it matters

The heartwarming moment between the elite athletes shows the human side of high-profile sports stars, as their relationship and Garrett's romantic gesture cut through the intensity of competition. Kim's emotional reaction also highlights the power of poetry and how it can deeply touch someone, even the world's best snowboarder.

The details

Kim, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, won silver in the women's halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, joining a small group of snowboarders who have won medals at three straight Winter Games. Garrett, 30, is set to begin his 10th NFL season with the Cleveland Browns, having earned seven Pro Bowl selections, five All-Pro honors, and twice being named Defensive Player of the Year, including setting the single-season sack record with 23 last year.

  • Garrett shared the poem for Kim in a Sports Illustrated video in February 2026.

The players

Chloe Kim

A two-time Olympic gold medalist in the women's halfpipe, Kim won silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, joining a small group of snowboarders who have won medals at three straight Winter Games.

Myles Garrett

The star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, Garrett is set to begin his 10th NFL season. He has earned seven Pro Bowl selections, five All-Pro honors, and twice been named Defensive Player of the Year, including setting the single-season sack record with 23 last year.

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What they’re saying

“You enrapture fools to kings, and exist without a peer, put on this earth for many things, but our love is why you're here.”

— Myles Garrett (Sports Illustrated)

“It's sweet, it's so sweet, I cried.”

— Chloe Kim (Sports Illustrated)

The takeaway

This heartwarming moment between the elite athletes shows the human side of high-profile sports stars, as their relationship and Garrett's romantic gesture cut through the intensity of competition. Kim's emotional reaction highlights the power of poetry and how it can deeply touch someone, even the world's best snowboarder.