Myles Garrett flew to Italy on a mission: support his girlfriend Chloe Kim at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Cleveland Browns star wasn’t just watching from the stands. The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year made headlines with a custom jacket featuring Kim’s face while cheering courtside. Though Kim settled for silver, their romance dominated Olympic discourse.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Garrett’s custom jacket: Featured Kim smiling with American flag from 2018 Pyeongchang victory
- Kim’s medal result: Silver in women’s snowboard halfpipe, ending three-peat bid on Feb 12
- Relationship timeline: Couple went public May 2025 at Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo
- Garrett’s 2025 season: Set NFL single-season sacks record with 23 total sacks for Browns
NFL Star Makes Grand Gesture at Olympic Halfpipe Final
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The 30-year-old Garrett didn’t just show up to Livigno, Italy for moral support. His custom-designed jacket stole the spotlight during the women’s snowboard halfpipe final. The jacket featured Kim’s smiling face prominently displayed on the torso, with blue sleeves decorated with white stars and a red sleeve reading “USA.” The photo showcased Kim holding the American flag after her historic 2018 Pyeongchang gold at age 17.
When Kim’s first run scored 88.00, landing her in first place, cameras caught Garrett grinning and clapping while holding a high-powered camera. His visible enthusiasm demonstrated genuine support for his girlfriend’s Olympic quest. According to USA Today, Garrett aimed to raise standards for supportive partners across professional sports.
Chloe Kim’s Silver Medal Ends Historic Three-Peat Attempt
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Kim’s Olympic journey took an unexpected turn on February 12, 2026. The two-time gold medalist was chasing history, attempting to become the first snowboarder ever
to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals. South Korea’s Choi Gaon delivered a stunning upset victory, clinching the halfpipe championship. Kim crashed on her final run after multiple attempts to match Choi’s performance.
Despite the loss, Kim expressed genuine pride in her silver medal result. The 25-year-old American championed the emotional significance of competing at an elite level and reaching the medal podium. Garrett celebrated her achievement regardless of color, showing the couple’s strong bond transcended medal outcomes.
Athletic Power Couple’s Olympic and NFL Timeline
| Date | Event |
| May 2025 | Couple goes public at Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo |
| November 2025 | Garrett sets NFL single-season sacks record with 23 total |
| November 23, 2025 | Cameras catch couple kissing before Browns vs Raiders game |
| February 11, 2026 | Kim qualifies for women’s snowboard halfpipe finals |
| February 12, 2026 | Kim wins silver, Garrett cheers in custom jacket at Livigno |
“Myles playing on a whole other level since [Chloe Kim] been around, jus sayin.”
— Cleveland Browns, Instagram caption
From Pyeongchang to Milan-Cortina: Kim’s Historic Olympic Run
Chloe Kim burst onto the Olympic scene as the youngest woman to win a halfpipe gold medal at Pyeongchang 2018, earning her spot in sports history at just 17 years old. She successfully defended her title in Beijing 2022, becoming the only woman to achieve back-to-back halfpipe golds. Her 2026 attempt would have been unprecedented, surpassing all previous achievements in snowboard history.
Kim’s net worth stands around $4 million, with annual endorsement earnings reaching similar figures. Her status as Team USA’s snowboarding face made her three-peat bid a national storyline. Garrett’s presence in Italy underscored their partnership as an emerging athletic power couple combining NFL and Olympic excellence.
Will This Olympic Setback Inspire a Comeback?
Kim’s resilience remains unquestionable given her two prior gold medals and historic trajectory. Though February 12 didn’t deliver the three-peat crown, her silver medal affirms continued excellence at the sport’s highest level. Garrett’s unwavering support hints at a couple building something beyond medals. The custom jacket moment crystallized their relationship for millions of Olympic viewers worldwide.
Will Kim pursue another Olympic cycle in four years? Garrett stands ready, having already proved his commitment extends beyond football fields into snowboarding arenas. Their Milan-Cortina chapter closed with silver, but their story continues. What’s next for the couple balancing NFL and Olympic ambitions?
Sources
- USA Today – Browns’ Myles Garrett wears Chloe Kim jacket to Olympic snowboarding final
- NBC Insider – All About Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett’s Sweet Relationship
- The Guardian – Chloe Kim thwarted in bid for Olympic halfpipe three-peat by South Korea’s Choi Ga-on
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