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GOLD
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SILVER
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BRONZE
5'9"
38
Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad High School (Carlsbad, Calif.)
Sport: Snowboarding
Specialty: Halfpipe
Shaun White began snowboarding at a young age, heavily influenced by his family’s active lifestyle and frequent trips to the mountains. He first started riding in Southern California, where he grew up skateboarding alongside snowboarding, a combination that shaped his unique style. White attended Carlsbad High School but focused early on turning professional, balancing a growing career in Skateboarding and snowboarding.
Outside of competition, Shaun is passionate about music and philanthropy. He plays guitar in his band, Bad Things, and is involved in charitable efforts through the Shaun White Foundation, supporting initiatives like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His diverse interests have also led him to pursue business ventures, including his clothing line and collaboration with various brands.
Shaun White made history with five Olympic appearances, debuting at the Turin 2006 Olympic Games where he won his first gold medal in the men’s halfpipe. He continued his dominance with gold medals at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games and PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games. In the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games, he concluded his competitive career with a fourth-place finish in the halfpipe, narrowly missing the podium but earning global admiration for his legacy.
Shaun White's notable U.S. championship highlights include his success at the Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships, where he won multiple titles in the halfpipe. He claimed three consecutive halfpipe championships, with notable victories such as his 2008 win at Stratton Mountain Resort, Vermont.
Throughout his career, Shaun has been recognized for his technical precision and groundbreaking tricks, including perfect scores at prestigious events like the X Games, where he won 15 gold medals. His ability to push boundaries led him to redefine the standards of competitive snowboarding.
Shaun White’s early career was marked by rapid success. By the age of 7, he was already sponsored, and by 13, he had turned pro. His early training at Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains provided the foundation for his innovative style. He also briefly pursued professional skateboarding, competing in the X Games before focusing entirely on snowboarding.
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