Chloe Kim The American double Olympic gold medalist on why she's going for a third in Italy, what she got out of therapy, and some new additions in her life

What is the state of Chloe Kim these days? I have no complaints. I’m happier than ever.

- —SEAN GREGORY

Why are you happier than ever? There’s been a lot of fun new additions into my life. I got a horse a couple years ago. I just got a pet snake. My dog is so spirited, even though she’s 9. So I just feel like everyone in my life is doing well. So I have nothing to worry about.

What kind of horse is it? He’s an Arabian. He’s a chestnut. He’s just such a cutie patootie. I rode him quite a bit when I first got him, but I got a pretty young horse, so he was a bit unpredictable. So when I got a bit closer to this season, I decided to not ride him as much. So nothing stupid happens.

And the snake? Her name is Jelly Bean. She’s a ball python. I never thought I'd get a snake. But I felt little Jelly Bean, and I was like, “Oh my gosh, I feel this connection with this snake.” Which is like the craziest thing ever.