Shaun White named to fifth Olympic team as oldest ever US halfpipe rider
Shaun White was one of four defending gold medalists named to the US snowboarding team Friday, along with Chloe Kim, Jamie Anderson and Red Gerard.
Shaun White Sport News
Snowboarder Hirano ready to express himself at Beijing Games
Tokyo: Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano said on Tuesday (Jan 25) he wants to "express" himself and "have no regrets" at next month's Beijing Olympics as he prepares to resume his rivalry with American legend Shaun White.
Beijing Olympics: Who is representing Team USA
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
Beijing Olympics: Three-time gold medallist Shaun White heading for fifth games after making US snowboarding team
After some setbacks in qualifying and a bout with Covid-19, snowboarding legend Shaun White can relax. White has been officially selected to the US team for the Beijing Olympics, giving him a shot at a fourth gold medal in his fifth Winter Games — and giving Beijing a major star attraction in the form of the 35-year-old winter sports icon. Ad/> White missed the finals of the last American qualifying event for Beijing in Mammoth Mountain after injuring his ankle in a hard landing in his qualifying heat.
Beijing Olympics spotlight - Snowboard icon Shaun White hits form at the perfect time
Shaun White is more than a snowboarder — he is an icon of his sport, dabbles with life in a band, thought about skateboarding at Tokyo 2020 — but recently, there were doubts about whether he would have a chance to go for a fourth Olympic gold medal. Having taken a three-year break from competition after winning halfpipe gold at Pyeongchang 2018, it looked like Beijing 2022 might be one step too far for the legendary athlete.