Choi Gaon
Choi Gaon is a South Korean snowboarder who made headlines at the 2026 Winter Olympics by winning the gold medal in the women's halfpipe event, overcoming significant adversity after a heavy fall during her first run.
Born on Jan 01, 2008 (18 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Choi Gaon’s feathery landings in the last run of the women’s halfpipe were highlighted as a notable moment in the Olympics.
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North Macedonia:
Choi Gaon from South Korea won the gold medal in snowboarding halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Taiwan:
Choi Gaon recovered from a brutal fall to shock US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim in the Olympic women’s halfpipe final.
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United States:
Choi Gaon, a 17-year-old from South Korea, had a strong performance in the women’s halfpipe snowboarding competition.
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United Kingdom:
Choi Gaon delivered a heroic third run to win gold, rewriting the Olympic record books.
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