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Shaun White Shreds Snow in NYC Blizzard After Retirement

1/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Shaun White, the three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding, performed stunts in Central Park during a blizzard in New York City with actors Shane Gillis and Chris O’Connor.
White's Olympic career has concluded.
He will serve as an NBC analyst for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games, and he is a five-time Olympian who holds the most X Games gold medals (13) and Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder.

History

Historical Context

Shaun White's Olympic debut at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games marked a turning point for snowboarding, as he won gold in the half-pipe event. This event, part of the first Winter Olympics after the September 11 attacks, showcased 2,399 athletes from 78 nations and solidified snowboarding's place in global sports, leading to White's continued influence and transition to analyst for the 2026 Games.

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Story summary

Shaun White, the three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding, performed stunts in Central Park during a blizzard in New York City with actors Shane Gillis and Chris O’Connor.
White's Olympic career has concluded.
He will serve as an NBC analyst for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games, and he is a five-time Olympian who holds the most X Games gold medals (13) and Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder.

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