The Daily Collegian · Feb 12, 2018
Kim makes halfpipe final with top mark, Clark just advances
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — Snowboarder Chloe Kim was close to her best in leading the qualifying round of the women's halfpipe at the Olympics on Monday. For that, she was off to get some ice cream .
American teammate Kelly Clark was nowhere near her best over her qualifying runs. Because of that, she had a long, drawn-out wait.
Clark advanced — barely. It was too close for comfort for the three-time Olympic medalist.
"Tomorrow is a new day," said Clark, who finished in 11th place, with the top 12 advancing to the final on Tuesday. "Today was a fluke."