Chloe Kim opens up about dramatic dating moment before physical therapist Vinh introduced her to NFL star Myles Garrett (Image via Getty)

Chloe Kim did not expect her love story with Myles Garrett to start through a physical therapist. But that is exactly what happened. The Olympic snowboard star recently shared the story during an appearance on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. Chloe Kim said she met the NFL player after her physical therapist named Vinh set up a quick FaceTime call between them while she was training for the X Games in 2025. At the time, Chloe Kim said she was frustrated with dating and felt she might stay single for a long time. During a conversation with her therapist, she started talking about the kind of partner she hoped to find. That simple chat soon turned into an unexpected introduction.Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett first sparked dating rumors in May 2025. Since then, the two athletes have quietly built a relationship. The snowboarder also shared that Garrett supported her in person when she competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where she won a silver medal. Looking back, Chloe Kim said the moment felt small at first. But that one short call soon turned into daily messages between the two.

While speaking with podcast host Amanda Hirsch, Chloe Kim explained how the introduction happened.She said she shares a mutual friend with Myles Garrett who helps athletes connect with specialists such as physical therapists. During the X Games in 2025, Kim was talking with her therapist Vinh and letting out her frustration about dating.“I was like, ‘I can’t date anymore, like, I’m done, I’m just gonna be single forever,’” Chloe Kim said on the podcast. “I was being so dramatic.”She also joked about how hopeless she felt at that moment.“I was like, ‘I’m gonna get a sperm donor. I don’t need a man.’”During that conversation, Vinh asked her what she wanted in a partner. Kim said she wanted someone “tall, handsome, kind, close with their family,” and someone who was just as successful as she is.She also admitted that some people may feel uncomfortable around her success.“I just want someone to not be intimidated by me and my success,” she said.After hearing that, the therapist suggested one name.“What about Myles?”Chloe Kim said she did not really know much about the NFL player at that time. Still, she agreed to talk because she was bored while staying in Aspen.At the time, Garrett was on vacation in Cabo. Vinh arranged a short FaceTime call so they could meet while also discussing a few work-related things with Garrett.Kim said the first call was quick and simple.“It was so quick, like, ‘Hey, what’s up?’” she said.She even thought that would be the last time they spoke. But things changed right after that.Vinh shared her phone number with Myles Garrett, and the NFL star sent her a message soon after her practice that day. He asked how her X Games training went.“Do I have really low standards or is that really sweet?” Chloe Kim joked.Then she shared the moment that surprised her the most.“We’ve texted every day since.”Later, after winning silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Kim told PEOPLE that she and Garrett usually avoid talking about work when they are together.“Getting a break from work and just enjoying each other’s company is nice,” she said.