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Dec 2022
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Chloe Kim: Queen of the Halfpipe

REBEL GIRLS
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Chloe Kim is a bold, gravity-defying, record-breaking snowboarder. Pushing through battles with online hate and the pressures of the spotlight, Chloe became the youngest woman to ever win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced a ... Show More
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