How Much Money Did Chloe Kim Miss Out on by Not Winning Gold at the Olympics?
Summary
Snowboarder Chloe Kim won a silver medal in the halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics in Italy. She was close to winning her third gold medal but was surpassed by South Korean Gaon Choi. Winning silver instead of gold meant Kim earned $22,500, which is $15,000 less than the gold medal prize.Key Facts
- Chloe Kim won silver in the halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics.
- The event took place in Italy, with slippery weather conditions affecting performance.
- South Korean Gaon Choi won gold with a score of 90.25.
- Chloe Kim scored 88.00 and fell on her final run.
- Japan's Mitsuki Ono won the bronze medal.
- In the U.S., Olympic medal payouts are $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze.
- Chloe Kim missed out on an additional $15,000 by not winning gold.
- Chloe Kim's estimated net worth is $4 million, making her the highest-paid snowboarder at the Olympics.
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