Shaun White
Snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist
Born
September 3rd, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Acquired fame as a professional snowboarder and skateboarder. Competed in the Winter X Games, earning numerous medals across various events. Achieved significant success at the Winter Olympics, winning gold medals in the halfpipe event in 2006, 2010, and 2018. Additionally, participated in skateboarding events, demonstrating versatility and skill in extreme sports. Also pursued a career as a guitarist and appeared in various media related to sports and entertainment.
Won three Olympic gold medals in snowboarding
Secured multiple medals at the Winter X Games
Competed in skateboarding events
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