I have never owned anything as significant from this amazing athlete. I did however buy two of his boards.
Introduction
In his home country, he ranks third among the all-time top earners of his sport, behind the athletes of other sporting events such as the NFL, NBA, and the NHL.
White is a very popular athlete in the United States. He is the current world champion in halfpipe snowboarding and boardercross and holds the record for the most total gold medals in the Winter X-Games.
If you’ve played Assassin’s Creed or Splinter Cell, you’ve seen Kojima’s work.
Early Life
White was born with a congenital heart defect. When he was just a year old he had his first open heart operation when he was placed in a heart-lung machine. He later had a second open heart surgery.
I began my snowboarding career as a teenager in a small ski resort based in Vermont. There was a little bit of snow at that time of year but the resort had no real terrain. I was riding the chair lifts and just having fun on the mountain.
Career
Shaun White is also known for snowboarding, a sport which he took up at the age of nine. It soon became apparent that his talent was far greater than any other sport, and it was quickly decided that his path would be snowboarding.
Shaun White has been snowboarding for so long that he has a ton of tricks and moves down to his list of accomplishments. He has 3 Olympic gold medals, 14 World Champion titles, and 13 X Games gold medals. He is most recognizable for his flips and frontside 180 offs.
White has also released a series of games, which, at one point in time, was the best selling game in the U.S.
This is the guy that I want to see.
Shaun White’s net worth reached $65 Million
with $55 Million of that coming from endorsements and sponsorships
and $10 Million in his winnings from the Olympics
and the $100,000 prize money he earned for second place.
From the $100,000 he earned for second place, he donated $10,000
to the Shaun White Foundation, an organization he works with.
Highlights
Shaun White is still the best snowboarder in the world because he is the best in every aspect of this amazing sport.
Favorite Quotes from Shaun White
If you surf, you must be a poser.
The Olympics are a test of not only technical ability, but also athletic and mental fortitude. A man who can be the center of attention during a massive event at the risk of his own life should be admired by everyone.
I just want to remind everyone that I am proud of the U.S.A. My parents moved here when they were kids in the 80s. My dad wasn’t even born when we won the first Winter Olympics. And to wear the national flag at the Olympics is an honor.
Shaun White’s parents were both plumbers, and they met while fixing gas mains. They were married and had him on July 6, 1970.
Shaun White Motivational Video
Summary
It’s true that he’s one of the best guys at these sports, but that’s not the amazing part. He’s not even the most famous in the world. That honor goes to Steve McQueen.
as of July 2022, Shaun White’s net worth is estimated to be $65 Million dollars.