Choi Ga-on wins South Korea's 1st Winter Olympic snow gold

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Winter Olympics 2026: South Korean teen beats Chloe Kim in women's halfpipe
Choi Gaon, a South Korean athlete, has secured a gold medal in the women's halfpipe snowboard at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, leaving behind her mentor and idol, Chloe Kim. On Thursday, February 12, South Korea secured their first gold medal, and the 17-year-old snatched the honour after taking a nasty fall.

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Choi Ga-on wins South Korea's first Winter Olympic snow gold
17-Year-Old Choi Gaon Wins Gold in Women's Snowboarding Halfpipe
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