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After Claiming to Be Faster Than Shaun White, Lindsey Vonn and Snowboarding Legend Back at It

Published 08/30/2023, 5:45 AM EDT

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On the first day of the U.S. Open in New York, the stadium was filled with stars. Top-tier entities, including Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, were spotted cheering for their favorites. Lindsey Vonn, who is often seen enjoying tennis games, was also present for the tournament. The Ice Queen was also later spotted hanging out with long-time friend snowboarder Shaun White.

Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn are two of the most celebrated Winter Games athletes. The iconic duo, who have shared a similar trajectory in their careers, have also, over the years, developed a witty bond with each other. Along similar lines, after the match, the two athletes were once again spotted with each other as they shared the frame all while posing for the lens.

Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn at the U.S. Open

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Recently, the two Winter Games icons were seen enjoying a different sport. On August 29, Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn were spotted at the annual U.S. Open. White, who was there through the official sunscreen brand “La Roche-Posay” of the U.S. Open, posted a picture with Vonn on Instagram with the caption “What a day.”

In the picture, White was posing for the picture alongside Lindsey Vonn, who was seen wearing a purple pantsuit for the game. Further, Shaun White had also posted a video of him enjoying the game and posing in the empty stadium afterward.

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Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn, who share an equal love and passion for making powder lines, have developed a great bond over the years and are known for their close-knit friendship.

After their retirement, Vonn recently teased White by claiming to be faster than him at climbing trees. Interestingly, apart from the teasing, the two have also shown their support for each other. In an interview, Lindsey Vonn showed her support for Shaun White whilst sharing her thoughts about his last game at the Beijing Olympics.

Lindsey Vonn shows her support for Shaun White’s retirement

In 2022, Shaun White bid farewell to his snowboarding career. The athlete participated in his last big games at Beijing Olympics before hanging up his gloves forever.

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Amid the retirement, Lindsey Vonn also shared her thoughts about this decision. Vonn, who highlighted her journey as being similar to the snowboarders, stated, “But I feel like we have been on a similar trajectory for a long time, and it was great to see his final competition at the Beijing Olympics.”

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Further, while talking about retirement, the skier added, “That was emotional for him and also for me as a spectator.” In essence, both Lindsey Vonn and Shaun White understand and relate to each other’s athletic journeys, making their bond much stronger.

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Hopefully, fans will witness more pictures of the iconic duo hanging out in the future.

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Paras Jan

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Paras Haji is a US Sports author at Essentially Sports. She began her professional journey as a content and news publisher, which gave her valuable experience in the sports media industry. Her passion for all things Olympics, and dedication to keeping track of every competitive performance, have earned her recognition for handing over captivating articles.
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Purva Jain