Shaun White poses during the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics on Feb. 14, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.
Shaun White and snowboarding; name a more iconic duo. The four-time Olympian and three-time Olympic gold medalist in the sport turned 33 on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and boy has he been busy this past year.
From remembering his historic experience at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 to considering vying for the skateboarding team at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and traveling the world, here’s a look at how White has spent the past year.
Back To His Roots
White has been contemplating a run at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team for the Olympic debut of his first love – skateboarding – in Tokyo.
He is already the first athlete to compete and medal in two different sports at the Summer and Winter X Games, and he could become the first to compete in both at the Olympic Games, should he choose to pursue Olympic qualification.
White’s skateboarding event of choice, however, had always been vert. For Tokyo, he’ll have to learn to excel in park, as that and street are the two Olympic events.
Getting my tricks back one by one!! Road to #tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/LRmEth234X
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) January 11, 2019
Literally the BEST feeling in the world!! 🌐 pic.twitter.com/VHYZJZWQSj
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) July 1, 2019
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) July 25, 2019
Traveling The World
While White has been busy practicing his skateboarding skills and tricks, he’s still been taking the time to relax and travel the world with friends and family.
Nothing but gratitude today, out here on the water with the family ⛵️ pic.twitter.com/n0g8L9OXDK
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) August 15, 2019
So grateful to be down here celebrating dad’s 70th with the fam 📍 Cabo San Lucas pic.twitter.com/nTMpfWDNhS
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) August 15, 2019
I know... I jump a lot in pics. What can I say, I get excited 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/1cCI3YzeFk
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) July 14, 2019
Remembering The Glory
The moments White has created are some of the most unforgettable in Team USA history, including earning the nation’s 100th gold in Winter Games history in PyeongChang. Fortunately for all of us, he still takes the time to remember and reflect.
Feb 13th marks 1 year since I won the gold in Korea!!! When I think back to that moment I was so proud to have won the gold but mostly I think of all the people that supported me and continue to support me. I love all of you!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/qdzoAwI7da
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) February 15, 2019
⚫⚪🇺🇸 @olympics pic.twitter.com/MAhLD1j4vl
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) June 18, 2019
Hanging With His Best Friend
White also loves to spend time with his best friend, Leroy, who doesn't mind stealing the show in front of the camera.
Here’s the super candid photo of me with my Espy awards😂! Thank you to everyone that voted for me !! pic.twitter.com/HwcZ418auz
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) September 30, 2018
Did you poop in the kitchen..?
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) July 13, 2019
Carl:😈 pic.twitter.com/qOp16MiA3y
leroythegoodboy pic.twitter.com/nF1hjPSobs
— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) August 18, 2019