The Winter Olympics on Thursday holds a significant moment for American snowboarder Chloe Kim.
Kim is set to compete in the women’s snowboard halfpipe final, aiming to make history as the first snowboarder to capture three consecutive Olympic gold medals. although racing with a brace on her left shoulder due to a torn labrum sustained last month, the 25-year-old qualified for the final on Wednesday, finishing in first place and positioning herself for a chance at destiny. Shaun White remains the only Olympian to have won three golds in the snowboarding halfpipe, although he did so over non-consecutive games (2006, 2010, and 2018).
The preliminary round for men’s ice hockey kicks off, featuring teams like the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. hasn’t claimed gold in men’s Olympic hockey since 1980, and the expectation this year is clear: it’s gold medal or nothing. “That’s the expectation,” stated captain Auston Matthews.
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Here are the key events for Thursday (all times Eastern)
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Snowboard: 1:30 p.m., Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe Final
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Ice Hockey: 3:10 p.m., Men’s Preliminary Round — U.S. vs. Latvia
Stay tuned for all the highlights from Thursday’s competitions.
