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Shaun White ended his incredible snowboard career with an impressive performance in the men's halfpipe final at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The three-time gold medallist and defending champion finished fourth at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou.
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3 G. Games Participations 5. First Olympic Games Turin 2006....
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- Gold in Torino
- Gold in Vancouver
- Fourth in Sochi
- Gold in Pyeongchang
In 2006, the then-19 year old stormed onto the Olympic scene, earning the nickname of “The Flying Tomato” thanks to his long red hair. He won gold in the halfpipe at Turin 2006, after staging a stunning comeback. The California native also competes in skateboarding and won a gold medal at the X Games in 2007, a feat he repeated in 2011. He is the m...
At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, White secured the gold with his first run. On his second turn, he debuted a new trick, the Double McTwist 1260. It’s a high-flying twist that has become his trademark, one that he even usedto qualify for the finals at the Beijing Games. Read more: Chloe Kim Makes History With Gold Medal in Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe
White had a disappointing finish in the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014, where he placed fourth in his signature half-pipe event. Controversy has clouded some of White’s legacy. He was accused of sexual harassment while at the Games, reaching an undisclosed settlementin 2017.
Just months out from the 2018 Winter Olympics, White fell during practice in New Zealand, a crash that resulted in 62 stitches and missing a month of training. Despite that setback, White scored a perfect 100 in his qualifying event earning a spot at the Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. There, he landed back-to-back 1440s—a jaw-dropping move that...
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10 de feb. de 2022 · Shaun White Finds the Glory in Falling Short Trying for one last Olympic medal, the 35-year-old snowboarding champion was surpassed by his heirs apparent. That, in itself, was enough.
10 de feb. de 2022 · United States snowboarding great Shaun White ended his legendary career with a disappointing finish in the men’s snowboard halfpipe final at the Beijing Olympic games on Friday. White, a...
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Shaun Roger White (born September 3, 1986) is an American former professional snowboarder and skateboarder. He is a five-time Olympian and a three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding. He holds the world record for the most X Games gold medals and most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder.
Every four years since first winning Olympic gold at the Torino 2006 Games, American snowboarder Shaun White has captivated a global audience with his daring feats on the half pipe. But what fuels White off the snow? Let’s take a look. Born 3 September 1986, the now 35-year-old had humble beginnings.
