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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.
- Shaun Roger White
- 154 lb (70 kg)
- 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- September 3, 1986 (age 37), San Diego, California, U.S.
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Shaun White, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding and skateboarding. Find out how he overcame a congenital heart defect, a serious injury and a scandal to become one of the most popular and influential athletes in the sport.
Feb 11, 2022 · Shaun White said farewell to his storied Olympic career Thursday evening ET, proving that at 35 he's still among the world's elite snowboarders. He finished off the podium, but he remains the...
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Mar 9, 2024 · Shaun White (born September 3, 1986, San Diego, California, U.S.) American snowboarder who won Olympic gold medals in the half-pipe event in 2006, 2010, and 2018. (Read Gold-medalist Torah Bright’s Britannica’s entry on snowboarding.) White survived a heart defect that required two operations when he was an infant.
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Feb 5, 2022 · By Reuters. Snowboarder Shaun White, who became the face of the sport by winning three gold medals, said on Saturday the 2022 Winter Olympics would be his last snowboarding competition and that...
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Feb 11, 2022 · The three-time Olympic champion finished fourth in his last event, missing the podium by one spot. He reflected on his career, his family, his injuries and his legacy in a poignant interview.
Feb 10, 2022 · The three-time Olympic gold medallist and defending champion finished fourth in the men's halfpipe final, after a fall in his last run. He reflected on his legacy, his back injury, and his plans for the future in an emotional interview with Olympics.com.