Chloe Kim, 22, is the first and only woman to win multiple Olympic gold medals in snowboard halfpipe. That’s a huge accomplishment, but Kim also made an impact off the slopes when she announced that she’d be prioritizing her mental health after her exhausting year off the 2022-2023 season. rice field.
For showing the world that it’s okay to set boundaries, Kim won the following awards: Bold Destruction Award and Glamour Woman of the Year Ceremony On Tuesday, November 1st, Olympian Sunisa Lee was in attendance to present the award to Kim. “Chloe can tell you: Win a gold medal and your life will change overnight,” Lee told the crowd. It feels amazing when you work hard to achieve it, but the Olympics themselves are intense!While in the global spotlight, you are far from the comfort of your own home where you can make the most of your mind and body. And while everyone in the world has something to say on social media, as we all know, their words aren’t always kind.”
She continued, “Chloe understands that experience better than anyone else. She was only 17 when she won her first gold medal and 21 when she won her second. I won an award and was able to spend quality time at Princeton University. masked singer… Chloe bravely spoke out about the hate crimes people at AAPI have faced since the pandemic began. But her biggest influence on me is her positivity and model of true self-care. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Chloe’s courageous example. ”
When Kim took the stage, she hugged Lee and grinned, admitting she was nervous about speaking in front of “all these incredible people.” Below is Chloe Kim’s speech. This is the full text of
When we think of “Daring to Disrupt” we immediately go to breaking down barriers. I broke something big for myself this year. And it wasn’t about breaking records or landing tricks. I gave myself a break. It should be intuitive, but for high-achieving women, taking care of themselves is as daring and disruptive as it gets. Prioritizing my mental and physical health has been very beneficial to me. Honestly, I wish I had known sooner. After buying my first home, I am finally able to spend some quality time with my friends and family, giving myself the chance to heal this body and love snowboarding again.
And I couldn’t have done it without the support of my sponsors, friends, family, and especially my mother Bolan, who has been a huge force in my life. And I feel like I haven’t talked enough about my mother.
