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“So after those Games, I continued to compete that season and the year after that. I really had the goal of being intentional. I didn't want to do big tricks because it was an X Games final or an Olympics final. I wanted to call my own shots. I started to do that and I started to have more fun than I ever knew I could have.”

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Born on July 26, 1983, Kelly Clark is an American professional snowboarder who has achieved significant success in international competitions, particularly in the women's halfpipe and big air events. She has won multiple World Cup titles and has earned medals at the Olympics and World Championships, making her a distinguished figure in the world of snowboarding. more

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