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Shaun White Flying Back From Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 for a Special Purpose: “Excited to Check That Off the List”

Published 02/13/2022, 10:49 AM EST

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The snowboarding career of Shaun White has seen him involved in the sport for a long time. Although he could not win a medal in his final Olympic appearance, White won a lot of plaudits. After suffering a fall in the qualifying competitions, White produced a sensational second run to raise his game and advance to the finals. But, the final hurdle became tough for him as he is looking to enjoy his life after snowboarding.

Talking about that, there are a lot of events coming up for White and he is looking forward to having good times with his girlfriend, Nina Dobrev. With no competitions or events to take part in, White’s priority is to attend a famous sporting event and chuck it off his bucket list.

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Shaun White attending the NFL SuperBowl

This year’s SuperBowl will have the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams going head-to-head in a mouthwatering clash. As for Shaun White, he will attend his first SuperBowl match. Having not seen a live event in his life, he is excited to see the game and will be in Los Angeles to witness history. White spoke in excitement about his appearance at the game. It would be a fun match for White to kick back and relax the fruits of his labor.

“I’ve been to the house parties and stuff. Never been to the game, so I’m excited to check that off the list,” said White.

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Moreover, the sensational White is happy to enjoy his time off snowboarding. Being on tours and other competitions would mean it would be hard for him to appear in various events. But, there are no problems now. He deserves every bit of rest that he will get from now on. Thus, the Beijing Winter Olympics saw the last glimpse of White on a snowboard; although, he would continue to do it for fun.

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A legendary career

Although winning the Olympic gold medal was not possible, White retires with a stunning performance. He won three Olympic gold medals while showcasing his talents for everyone to see. Not only did he perform well in snowboarding but had a sensational career in skateboarding as well. With Nina Dobrev by his side, she has planned a list of things for him to do after he returns. Watching the NFL is the first stop.

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It is hard not to see White in the half-pipe or the vertical ramp from now on. Fans would miss him, as well as, the rest of the competitors. It is great for him to end his career as he is not young anymore. Ending it on a high, the legacy of Shaun White will remain forever as he can expect his life to become busier. Nina’s got all planned for him!

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Jacob Gijy is a US Sports and NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Gijy finished his Masters in Counselling Psychology and worked in a hospital for 2 years before his passion for sports compelled him to find his way to sports journalism. A fan of the great Tim Duncan, he is always ready to pick up a debate with anyone who does not offer the center the respect he deserves.
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