WATCH: Shaun White Shows Off Flawless Snowboarding Skills Ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Qualifications

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Shreya Verma

Nov 20, 2021 | 8:30 AM EST

WATCH: Shaun White Shows Off Flawless Snowboarding Skills Ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Qualifications

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Shreya Verma

Nov 20, 2021 | 8:30 AM EST

American Winter Olympics star Shaun White has been rigorously training for the trials of the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Notably, the 35-year-old is aiming for what would be his fifth appearance on the big stage.

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Shaun is one of the most decorated American snowboarders, courtesy of his history with the sport. He has secured three Olympic gold medals in his successful career in the snow.

Shaun White shows off his insane training for the Olympic berth

Shaun has been training in Switzerland for the upcoming American Olympic trials for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. The trials will begin in three weeks from now, and Shaun looks ready for battle already. His competitors will have to work twice as hard, as the American star will be a tough one to beat.

Posting a video of his training, Shaun wrote, “Been putting in work for this upcoming season. I can’t believe the Olympic qualifying is only three weeks away!”

Shaun has been dominating the Winter Olympics for over a decade now and is still unstoppable. He further wrote, “So proud to still be competing in a sport I love and excited at the chance to represent @TeamUSA for the 5th time possibly!! To everyone that has watched me over the years, thank you for the love and support because here we go again 🇺🇸.”

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While he might be 35-years-old, and people assume it would get tough for him to balance in the snow, Shaun continues to prove that age is just a number.

Fifth Olympics’ goal is fun and fulfilling for Shaun

In an interview, Shaun revealed how every Olympics is a different experience for him. He said, “Every Olympics presents a new challenge and it’s fun and it’s fulfilling. It’s so fulfilling to learn a new trick and have a goal. There’s ups and downs. It’s living. It’s great and usually there’s something amazing at the end, win or lose. I’m excited about the journey of it all.”

The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 campaign starts on the 4th of February 2022 and will end on February 20th. Do you think Shaun will qualify for his fifth innings and secure his fourth Olympic gold medal next year?

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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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