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Chloe Kim Pays Boyfriend Myles Garrett a Visit At Cleveland Browns Practice
- Jul 16, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim runs the bases during the All Star-Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Well, well, well. It seems like 2025 is turning into the year where Olympic champions and NFL stars are crossing paths more than a confused GPS. First, we had NFL owners giving the green light for players to compete in the 2028 Olympics. Then Michael Phelps decided to play swimming instructor to the Baltimore Ravens. Now, Olympic snowboarding sensation Chloe Kim has joined this bizarre sports crossover trend by showing up to watch her boyfriend, Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett, practice.

Kim Makes Her Browns Debut At Joint Practice

The two-time Olympic gold medalist made quite the entrance at the Browns-Eagles joint training camp practice on Thursday. And naturally, because this is 2025 and nothing happens without social media documentation. She recorded the whole experience on her Instagram story. First up was a snapshot of Noah the Eagle, Philadelphia’s “animal ambassador.” Then came the real content. A video of Garrett warming up with his Cleveland teammates.

Attending your boyfriend’s practice is cute and all, but when you’re a world-class athlete dating an NFL superstar, it becomes a whole different kind of spectacle. Kim isn’t just any girlfriend cheering from the sidelines. She is someone who has dominated the halfpipe at two consecutive Winter Olympics, claiming gold medals in PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022. The woman knows a thing or two about peak athletic performance.

The Power Couple’s Origin Story

The relationship between Kim and Garrett first sparked public interest earlier this year when eagle-eyed fans spotted them together at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo back in May. Nothing says “we’re definitely dating” quite like attending anime awards ceremonies together in Japan, right? It is actually kind of refreshing to see two high-profile athletes bonding over something as wonderfully nerdy as anime conventions.

Kim’s presence at Browns practice adds another layer to what’s already shaping up to be a fascinating NFL season for Cleveland. Garrett, entering his ninth year in the league, remains the cornerstone of the Browns’ defense and the face of the franchise. The former top overall pick has never played for anyone else, which in today’s NFL is about as rare as finding a parking spot at the mall during Christmas shopping season.

Garrett’s Expensive Need For Speed

Speaking of Garrett making headlines, the defensive superstar managed to grab attention for all the wrong reasons just last week. The man got himself cited for speeding. We are not talking about a measly five-over-the-limit situation. No, Garrett was clocked doing 100 mph in a 60 mph zone at 2 a.m. on a Saturday.

This wasn’t Garrett’s first rodeo with the speed limit police. This latest ticket marks his eighth speeding violation since being drafted in 2017. At this point, the Ohio State Highway Patrol probably has a dedicated file cabinet just for his citations. Maybe Kim can teach him about the importance of maintaining control and staying within boundaries. Skills that seem pretty transferable from snowboarding to driving.

The Olympics-NFL Connection Grows Stronger

Kim’s appearance at Browns practice is just the latest example of how the worlds of Olympic competition and professional football are becoming increasingly intertwined. The NFL’s decision to allow players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for crossover appeal.

It is almost poetic. Here we have Kim, who’s spent years perfecting her craft on snow-covered mountains around the world, now watching her boyfriend perfect his craft on the considerably more mundane grass fields of Ohio. Both involve incredible athletic ability, split-second decision-making, and the kind of dedication that most of us can barely muster for our morning coffee routine.

What This Means For Both Athletes

For Kim, showing up to support Garrett demonstrates the kind of relationship goals that make the rest of us feel slightly inadequate. She is not just dating an NFL player; she is actively engaging with his world while maintaining her own incredible career trajectory. It is the kind of mutual support system that probably makes their relationship stronger than most Hollywood power couples who can barely remember each other’s names.

For Garrett, having a two-time Olympic champion in his corner adds a unique dynamic to his already impressive support system. She understands the pressure of performing on the world’s biggest stages, the mental fortitude required to compete at the highest level, and the dedication necessary to maintain peak performance. Her insights could prove invaluable as the star NFL player continues his pursuit of that elusive Super Bowl championship with Cleveland.

The sight of Kim at Browns practice also sends a message to the rest of the NFL: this couple isn’t playing around. They are both serious competitors who understand what it takes to win at the highest levels of their respective sports. Whether that translates to on-field success for the Browns remains to be seen, but it certainly does not hurt to have Olympic-level support in your corner.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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