Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim is capturing attention at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, Italy, while dating Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, a top NFL star. Garrett, who was the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, has risen to become the highest-paid defensive player in the league after signing a lucrative contract extension in March 2025. Their relationship has sparked interest as Kim competes in her third Olympic Games.
The Story Behind Myles Garrett and Chloe Kim’s Relationship
Their romance began to surface publicly in May 2025 when they appeared together at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in Tokyo, Japan. Kim, who was a presenter at the event, and Garrett were seen walking the orange carpet side by side, with Garrett’s arm around her waist. Their connection strengthened in the following months as Kim supported Garrett during the Cleveland Browns’ preseason training camp, even sharing moments from the sessions on her social media. In June 2025, she posted a video of the two racing at a training facility.
The couple formally confirmed their relationship when they appeared publicly at the Cleveland Browns versus Las Vegas Raiders game in November 2025. Kim showed support from the stands and shared a kiss with Garrett during the event, marking their first official public outing as a couple.
Chloe Kim Reflects on Her Initial Awareness of Myles Garrett
Before their relationship developed, Kim admitted that she had little knowledge of Garrett or football in general when she first moved to the United States. She noted that her family’s interests mostly revolved around sports like golf and tennis rather than football, making her unfamiliar with Garrett’s career at the start.
“I guess my dad did watch football when he first came to America, but when I came around, it was a lot of, like, golf f, tennis, things of that sort. So it’s actually funny that we’re in this position right now, because I had no idea who he was.
Like, zero idea. I actually don’t know many, many athletes. Like, I know Tom Brady and LeBron James. That’s my extent, that’s all I know. But now I’m all about it. Myles is such an incredible athlete. I’m constantly inspired and in awe of him and how hard he works and how incredibly kind he is.” – Chloe Kim
Garrett’s dedication both on and off the field has clearly made a strong impression on Kim as she continues to balance her Olympic ambitions with supporting her partner. Their relationship highlights the blending of two elite athletic careers across different sports and international stages.
The Couple’s Ongoing Journey in Sports and Public Life
As Chloe Kim prepares to compete starting February 11, 2026, at the Winter Games in Milan, Garrett remains a prominent figure on the NFL field in Cleveland. Their partnership has drawn media and fan attention, symbolizing the convergence of Olympic winter sports and professional American football. This dynamic couple is likely to influence both their sports communities and fans worldwide as their public appearances and achievements continue.
