Women's Snowboard Halfpipe: Choi Falls, Choi Gets Back Up, Choi Wins Gold
South Korea's Gaon Choi fell during her run in the Women's Snowboard Halfpipe event but managed to recover and ultimately win the gold medal at the Olympics in Livigno.
‘17 Years and 3 Months’ Choi Gaon, Korea's First Olympic Gold Medal in Skiing
Choi Gaon, at just 17 years and 3 months old, won South Korea's first Olympic gold medal in skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
US snowboarder Chloe Kim stunned by South Korea's Gaon Choi, settles for silver in women's halfpipe
Chloe Kim secured a silver medal in the women's halfpipe at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games after being surpassed by South Korea's Gaon Choi for gold.
Choi Gaon, Korea's First Gold Medal Hope [Today's Olympics]
Choi Gaon, the youngest member of the South Korean Olympic team, is expected to compete in the snowboard halfpipe qualifiers at the 2026 Winter Olympics, hoping to win South Korea's first gold medal in the sport.