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BEIJING, CHINA – FEBRUARY 11: Shaun White of Team USA competes in the second run of the Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, China on February 11, 2022. (Photo by Dimitris Isevidis/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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BEIJING, CHINA – FEBRUARY 11: Shaun White of Team USA competes in the second run of the Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, China on February 11, 2022. (Photo by Dimitris Isevidis/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
As the 2024 season kicked in, fans await thrilling showdowns from their favorite athletes as the Olympics year is raging in full force. Excited for this year is also the iconic snowboarder, five-time Olympian, and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White.
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Despite his retirement in 2022, the icon treated fans to a spectacular moment. However, what was meant to be a lighthearted update turned into a massive debate amongst fans online.
Shaun White returns to the snowy slopes with a candid update
Taking to his TikTok, Shaun White uploaded a stellar video, enthralling his 1.7 million followers. The legend shared a video of himself swooshing down a snowy slope in Aspen. Being the world record holder for the most X Games gold medals, he demonstrated his prowess with precision and skill on the backing track, Time to Pretend a Song by MGMT.
The caption of his post read, “Anyone else feeling super good about 2024?” This statement conveyed the emotions of the iconic athlete in the current year. However, his question, albeit positive and intended as a lighthearted moment, triggered a substantial debate in the comment section.
Fans left debating as the legend shares his take on 2024
Fans flooded the comment section in reply to his question. While many expressed their thrill at seeing Shaun White still deeply connected to the sport, others engaged in a spirited discussion about his perspective on 2024. One fan left a comment saying, “Shaun, we are clearly not having the same 2024,” sharing their opposite feeling compared to the icon. While another person wrote, “We’re not retired, gold-medal winning, millionaire sports legends, Shaun. 2024 doesn’t look as rosey for us as it probably does for you.” Another fan shared their excitement for the year as well, saying, “YESSS 2024 IS GONNA BE THE YEAR,” and even got a reply from Shaun White, who replied with a feeling-loved emoji.
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“No,”“Nope. Cuz I’m poor. 😩” “Just bought my first board! My toxic trait was thinking I’d be a pro first time lmao.”“New year, new board, & good vibes❤️🤙🏼”As 2024 continues to unfold with Shaun White’s thriving business ventures and blossoming love life, fans eagerly anticipate more positive updates from the snowboarding legend, making this year the best yet.
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