Snowboarder Chloe Kim Backlash Over New York Post Headline Calling Her ‘Miles Garrett’s Girlfriend’ Following ADHD Diagnosis

Olympic snowboarding champion Chloe Kim received a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder after experiencing years of difficulty, a revelation that recently emerged alongside public backlash over how major media outlets framed the news.

Chloe Kim Discloses ADHD Diagnosis After Years of Struggle

Snowboarder Chloe Kim recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Kim shared that while the process was challenging over several years, getting an honest evaluation from a doctor brought a sudden sense of clarity. The sports world quickly reacted to the news, though attention soon shifted toward editorial choices in sports media coverage.

New York Post Headline Sparks Fan Backlash Over Partner Reference

The New York Post reported the diagnosis with the headline, “Miles Garrett’s girlfriend Chloe Kim shares life-changing diagnosis after ‘suffering’ for years.” The framing drew immediate criticism from sports fans across the United States. According to reporting by The Spun, readers took to social media to question why an accomplished Olympic athlete was introduced primarily through her romantic relationship with Miles Garrett. One fan pointed out the absurdity of reducing a three-time Olympic medalist to a partner descriptor, while another noted that Kim had achieved significantly more in her sport than her partner.

Media Framing Contrasts With Halfpipe Dominance

While the New York Post article did include praise for Kim’s resilience and strong self-management skills—noting that her exceptional snowboarding career unfolded even before she understood she had ADHD—the reliance on a celebrity relationship angle overshadowed her athletic achievements. Kim stands as a defining figure in women’s halfpipe snowboarding. She claimed gold at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics at age 17, becoming the youngest Olympic champion in the event, and successfully defended her title four years later at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.

Public Relationship With Miles Garrett

Following Garrett’s trade to the Los Angeles Rams, the player expressed appreciation for their shared location in Southern California, noting that having Kim nearby in her home region was something he deeply valued.