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2006: Shaun White Makes His First Olympic Appearance
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Pictured: White and fellow Team USA members Mason Aguirre and Daniel Kass celebrate at the Opening Ceremony.
02of 162006: Shaun White Wins His First Gold MedalGettyWhite nearly didn’t win the halfpipe competition in 2006 — his first run only earned him 37.7 points. But he continued on, earning a 45.3 on his second run and then a 46.8 in the finals. After his impressive performance, White earned his first gold medal.Pictured: White Celebrates his gold medal win.
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2006: Shaun White Wins His First Gold Medal
White nearly didn’t win the halfpipe competition in 2006 — his first run only earned him 37.7 points. But he continued on, earning a 45.3 on his second run and then a 46.8 in the finals. After his impressive performance, White earned his first gold medal.
Pictured: White Celebrates his gold medal win.
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White was back at the Vancoucer Olympics in 2010, once again showing off his skills in the halfpipe competition.
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2010: Shaun White Wins His Second Gold Medal
05of 162010: Shaun White Celebrates His Second GoldGettyWhite looked ecstatic to win his second gold medal, celebrating with the crowd in Vancouver.
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2010: Shaun White Celebrates His Second Gold
White looked ecstatic to win his second gold medal, celebrating with the crowd in Vancouver.
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2014: Shaun White Returns for Sochi Olympics
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2018: Shaun White Heads to Fourth Olympics
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2018: Shaun White Wins Gold in PyeongChang
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2018: Shaun White Celebrates His Third Gold
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2022: Shaun White Competing in Beijing
Shaun White is the oldest competitor in the discipline at age 35 and the oldest Team USA halfpipe rider.
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2022: Shaun White’s Last Olympics
The 35-year-old snowboardertold PEOPLE of his decision in December 2021, “It is one of those things where I have accomplished so much. I think it would be a different story if I had come close to the gold four times and this was my last chance … Having such a long and amazing career, now at this point in my life, I can go back and go ‘Wow, it’s been incredible.'”
He added, “I don’t think I will ever leave the sport. It is just me taking on a new role which is empowering and exciting.”
13of 162022: Men’s Halfpipe QualifiersWhite’sappearance at the halfpipe qualification round was a nail-biter— the snowboarder found himself in 19th place after his first run, when he fell after attempting his signature trick, the double McTwist 1260. Luckily, White completed his second run, scoring a 86.25, and qualified in the Top 12 for the men’s halfpipe finals.
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2022: Men’s Halfpipe Qualifiers
White’sappearance at the halfpipe qualification round was a nail-biter— the snowboarder found himself in 19th place after his first run, when he fell after attempting his signature trick, the double McTwist 1260. Luckily, White completed his second run, scoring a 86.25, and qualified in the Top 12 for the men’s halfpipe finals.
14of 162022: Men’s Halfpipe FinalsShaun White.Al Bello/Getty ImagesWhite ended his Olympic career on Feb. 10, 2022 with a fourth place halfpipe finish with a best score of 85.00. His best score came in his second run, and White was unable to improve upon it, falling in his third and final attempt.
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2022: Men’s Halfpipe Finals
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White ended his Olympic career on Feb. 10, 2022 with a fourth place halfpipe finish with a best score of 85.00. His best score came in his second run, and White was unable to improve upon it, falling in his third and final attempt.
15of 162022: An Emotional FinishUlrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAfter his third run, White was visibly emotional, with tears in his eyes as he appeared to say “that’s it” while cameras rolled.
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2022: An Emotional Finish
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After his third run, White was visibly emotional, with tears in his eyes as he appeared to say “that’s it” while cameras rolled.
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Fighting back tears, White said, “I just want to thank everybody for watching. Everyone at home, Thank you. Snowboarding, thank you. It’s been the love of my life.”
source: people.com
