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Shaun White: Biography

Shaun White

Birth Place: Carlsbad, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/03/1986, Virgo
Profession: Professional snowboarder and skateboarder

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Shaun White Fast Facts:

Endured two major surgeries before his first birthday, both to correct a heart defect.
Mentored at the age of nine by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, a neighbor, at the Encinitas YMCA Skate Park.
Nicknamed the "Flying Tomato" for his flowing, curly red hair.
Missed out on qualifying for the 2002 Olympic team by only three-tenths of a point.
Owned three homes by the age of 19.
Strung together four consecutive X Games gold medals in one discipline (snowboard slopestyle, 2003-06), the first athlete to do so in either summer or winter competition.
Became the first athlete to qualify for both the winter and summer X Games in unique events.

Shaun White Relationships:
Jesse White - Brother
Kari White - Sister
Cathy White - Mother
Roger White - Father

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Shaun White, Hilarie Burton John Shearer/WireImage.com

x games, Shaun White courtesy ESPN

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