Shaun White is an American professional snowboarder and skateboarder. Born on September 3, 1986, in San Diego, California, he began snowboarding at age six. A five-time Olympian and three-time Olympic gold medalist in halfpipe snowboarding, White holds the record for the most Olympic golds by a snowboarder and the most X Games gold medals in history.
Beyond competition, he’s an entrepreneur, musician, and media personality. He launched his lifestyle brand, Whitespace, and has appeared in films, TV shows, and video games. He officially retired following the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Shaun White's hometown
Shaun White was born and raised in San Diego, California. Despite growing up far from the mountains typically associated with winter sports, White found inspiration in the nearby snowy regions like Bear Mountain and Mammoth Lakes, where his family often traveled for skiing trips. His parents were both skiers who introduced him to the slopes at a young age. According to Medium, White was aggressive on skis, and his mom suggested that he try snowboarding instead. Growing up in San Diego also nurtured his love for skateboarding alongside snowboarding.
As an infant, White was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a rare congenital heart defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. By the age of one, he had already undergone two open-heart surgeries.
White is one of the youngest siblings of his older brother, Jesse, and his sister, Kari. White was influenced by his older brother Jesse, who was a skateboarder himself. Watching Jesse at the local skateparks is what initially sparked White's interest in board sports.
Shaun White's nationality
Shaun White is an American citizen. He has represented the United States at many major international events.
Shaun White's birthplace
White was born in San Diego, California, U.S., on September 3, 1986.
FAQs on Shaun White
A. Shaun White went through two open-heart surgeries as an infant.
A. Shaun White was 19 years old when he competed in his first Olympics the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. That year, he won gold in the men’s halfpipe snowboarding event.
A.Shaun White earned the nickname "The Flying Tomato" because of his long red hair and high-flying tricks on the snowboard.
A. Shaun White grew up in San Diego, California.
A. Shaun White is a five-time Olympian and three-time gold medalist in snowboarding: in 2006, 2010, and 2018, all in the halfpipe event.
