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Winter Olympics fame, Shaun White is aiming to compete in his last mega games appearance. Notably, one of the oldest snowboarders has already made successful outings in his past four innings.

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Interestingly, Shaun wants to make his fifth and last appearance worth remembering by clinching the gold medal; however, he is aware of his age restrictions.

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Fourth Olympic Gold on Shaun’s radar

Shaun White turned 35 this year, while he started snowboarding when he was just six. White knows his age is becoming a hurdle in his career and he is nearing his retirement.

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Albeit, it’s not over yet. Shaun is going to put in his best foot forward for the Beijing Olympics 2022 and is aiming for the last gold. Shaun said, “I mean, it would mean the world to me obviously to win to wrap up a career with another Olympic gold. “

He further added, addressing the growing competition, “It’s a lot harder you know. Just as you know, I’ve gotten older and my abilities have slowly you know it just takes more, to be up there every day. And the sport is only, you know, getting more difficult.”

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Shaun White dominating for decades

Shaun first appeared in the Winter Games in 2006 and clinched the gold medal. Despite the hurdles of life, Shaun always made it to the top positions. In his four Olympic appearances, Shaun White has won three Olympic gold medals. While in one, he finished fourth, missing out on the gold by a whisker.

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Shaun is currently working to secure his fifth Olympic berth. Although he has aged now, he still has got strong authority over his magical moves. Do you think Shaun will make history by ending his career with fourth Olympic gold?

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports Content Strategist at EssentiallySports, with a focus on Olympic sports and athlete storytelling, covering beats like tennis, gymnastics, basketball, track and field, wrestling, and more. A qualified National Level air pistol shooter, she brings the unique perspective of both an athlete and a journalist to her work. Over the past four years at EssentiallySports, she has covered some of the biggest sporting stages, from managing the Olympic Sports desk during the Winter Olympics 2022 to spearheading the US Open 2025 coverage and content strategy. In 2024, she was on the ground in Paris for the Summer Olympics, where she interviewed legends and rising stars, including Carl Lewis, Laurie Hernandez, Fred Kerley, Noah Lyles, Quincy Hall, and Grant Holloway, who memorably offered her the chance to try on his gold medal. She also connected with icons and fan favorites such as Tom Brady, Katie Ledecky, Tara Davis & Hunter Woodhall, Andy Murray, Ilona Maher, Kevon Williams, Jonathan Owens, and Neeraj Chopra, while capturing emotional family perspectives from Nellie Biles, Jordan Chiles’ mother, Suni Lee’s mother, and Katie Ledecky’s brother, Michael. Her journalism is marked by authenticity, access, and a deep passion for highlighting perseverance and human connection in sports. Inspired by Olympic champions like Allyson Felix and Vincent Hancock, Shreya continues to carve her path as a storyteller.

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