The famous snowboarder is doing something new.
Shaun White blasted for taking odd role in Olympics Opening Ceremony originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Shaun White isn't competing in the Olympics anymore.
But during Friday's Opening Ceremonies from Italy, White got himself plenty of attention.
White was a part of the broadcast of the proceedings, and he wasn't exactly focused on the teams and athletes.
Instead, White was focused on himself.
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Fans were not thrilled.
Shaun White needs to stop talking about himself and his endeavors. Can we hear about athletes actually competing?
— Linda Kulik (@quad_twizzle) February 6, 2026
why is the Olympics opening ceremony just Shaun White talking about his world travels
— haley (@haleybuthockey) February 6, 2026
White is 39 years old now.
He holds the world record for the most X Games gold medals and the most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder.
He won gold in the half-pipe in 2006, then gold again in 2010.
White was fourth in 2014, then won it again in 2018.
He concluded his Olympic career again in fourth place in 2022.
White made that 2022 Olympics the final competition of his professional career.
He couldn't stay away from the Olympics, though, and apparently he has plenty of personal stories to tell.
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