Shaun White Shares Breathtaking Pictures From a Sunrise Date With Nina Dobrev Before His ‘Last Contest’

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Shreya Verma

Jan 12, 2022 | 12:33 PM EST

Shaun White Shares Breathtaking Pictures From a Sunrise Date With Nina Dobrev Before His ‘Last Contest’

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Shreya Verma

Jan 12, 2022 | 12:33 PM EST

Winter Olympics icon, Shaun White, is on the verge of securing his last Olympic innings berth. Before leaving for the ‘last contest’, which will determine his future in Beijing, Shaun spent some time with his girlfriend and dogs, watching the beautiful sunrise.

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Shaun and his girlfriend, Hollywood sensation Nina Dobrev, have been dating since 2020. Instagram’s favorite celebrity couple, White, posted pictures of them alongside a breathtaking, scenic view.

Shaun White posts pictures of Nina and his furry family

American snowboarding star Shaun White had struggled a little during his Olympic qualifiers run. Regardless of the setbacks, the three-time Olympic gold medalist still has a shot at making a fifth appearance at the Winter Games. Before leaving for the World Cup event, Shaun and Nina were out on a sunrise date and the pictures he shared were simply stunning.

For a change, the couple was not seen snowboarding, but horse riding together. Shaun posted pictures of Nina sitting beside the magnificent sky and sunrise view on his Instagram story. Notably, their adorable dogs, Maverick and French bulldog Steve, also tagged along with the duo for the pleasant morning.

Later on, he left for his flight to Switzerland where he will compete at the World Cup event 2022.

Analyzing the odds to Beijing Olympics 2022

The 35-year-old is currently ranked in the fourth position in the US team. Considering four players will qualify for the Beijing Olympics 2022, the odds are in his favor. However, the US rankings aren’t the sole determining factor for the final team, as world rankings play a more dominant role.

Shaun’s world ranking currently stands at the 14th position. If he wants to strengthen his Olympic chances, he has to improve his position. Notably, he has one last chance to do the same at the Laax World Cup event, Switzerland. However, if Shaun still fails to make it to the top, his only chance will be to qualify as a ‘coach’s discretionary’ pick.

Do you think Shaun will excel in Switzerland and make it to Beijing for a final historic performance?

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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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