Home

Olympics

Olympic Legends Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn Shared the GOAT Moment on Stage

Published 10/29/2022, 7:45 PM EDT

Follow Us

The recent post of the U.S. Snowboard Team and U.S. Ski Team have blown away the minds of fans. Both Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn, who are often termed as greatest of all time of snowboarding and skiing, respectively, shared a picture. Both of the legends are enjoying their retirement after having had a decorated Olympic career in their sports. The post has caught the eye of sports enthusiasts, as it has both Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn.

When it comes to snowboarding and skiing, Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn don’t need an introduction. Shaun White is a five-time Olympian and a three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding. On the other hand, Lindsey Vonn has won four World Cup overall championships. Both have retired from their respective sports but were at the top during their prime time.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The GOATs: Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn

Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn were the best of the best in their respective sports. One is considered to be a snowboarding legend, and another is considered to be a skiing legend. At the 56th Annual New York Gold Medal Gala, they both appeared for their significant contributions to sports.

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Olympics stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

The post was shared by the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Team. They captioned the post, “One GOAT honors another.”

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by U.S. Ski Team (@usskiteam)

It was undoubtedly a memorable moment for sports fans and fans of both White and Vonn. “What an honor to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Gold Medal gala!!!,” White shared his views about the award he received through an Instagram post. White also mentioned that he is excited to see what the next generation has got in the sports he loves.

Shaun White’s advice during the event

Shaun White shared something after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. He talked about the future of sports and also gave a piece of advice to the players who are trying to get into the professional scene.

“what are they NOT doing …and how can I find my own path?” White explained that if you want to focus on something, then focus on yourself and stop looking at what others do. He asked everybody to just work on themselves rather than focus and waste time on others.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Shaun White (@shaunwhite)

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

WATCH THIS STORY – Lindsey Vonn, Cody Simpson, Chandler Parson and the entire sports world mourns the loss of Michael Phelps’ father

White is currently focusing on his brand, Whitespace, which will be dominating the apparel market real soon, as per Shaun White. His fans are really excited about the future products that will be launched by the brand soon. What are your views regarding Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn? Let us know in the comment section.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Rahul Goutam Hoom

881Articles

One take at a time

Rahul Goutam Hoom is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Master's in Mass Communication and Journalism from Birla Global University. Rahul does photography and gaming during his leisure hours and likes to watch anime.
Show More>

Edited by:

Pritam Priyedarshi