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2022 Beijing Olympics – Snowboard – Men’s Halfpipe Qualification Run 2 – Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China – February 9, 2022. Shaun White of the United States reacts after his run. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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2022 Beijing Olympics – Snowboard – Men’s Halfpipe Qualification Run 2 – Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China – February 9, 2022. Shaun White of the United States reacts after his run. REUTERS/Mike Blake
This has to be the mother of all comebacks! With a disappointing first run in the half-pipe qualifying competitions, Shaun White is back with a bang. Time and time again he rises like a phoenix and showcases his outrageous skills on the snowboard. Despite falling down in his first run, he returned to salvage some pride and put in an epic second run to give him a chance to win a medal in his final Olympic Games.
After falling on his first run, Shaun White comes up clutch with a huge 86.25 to qualify for the finals!👑#Beijing2022 #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/PvoAkvaWwG
— Champion Picks (@ChampionPicks) February 9, 2022
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Moreover, fans cannot believe his performance as Twitter is in meltdown. Yet again, he dug deep into his core and showcased why he is the GOAT of snowboarding.
Shaun White qualifies for the final
The first run saw him score 24.25 after slipping when doing a trick. However, he lifted his game up during the second run and finished fourth with 86.25 on the scoreboard. By starting with a giant frontside 1080, he got himself set up for the next set of tricks. Following that, with another 1080, he ended his run with frontside 540 and showed his love for the camera. The sensational ace will enter the final round of the competition.
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2022 Beijing Olympics – Snowboard – Men’s Halfpipe Qualification Run 2 – Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China – February 9, 2022. Shaun White of the United States in action. REUTERS/Mike Blake
With the pressure of the last Olympics on his mind, he delivered a power-packed performance while landing his tricks to the delight of the fans. Hence, he can be in contention after finishing fourth in the half-pipe qualifying competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Can he win the gold medal?
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Earlier, he predicted the top four to be the same way at the end of the qualifying competition. There were no doubts about the leader as Ayumu Hirano scored 93.25 in his second run. He leads the pack with Australian James Scotty following with a 91.25. Japan’s Hirano Ruka finished third while having a 0.75 advantage over White.
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2022 Beijing Olympics – Snowboard – Men’s Halfpipe Qualification Run 2 – Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China – February 9, 2022. Shaun White of the United States reacts after his run. REUTERS/Mike Blakehaun W
While White is ranked fourth, there is a story developing in Beijing. A story that elevates White to the peak of perfection. He will enjoy his rest and compete within two days to have his claim for another gold medal. Can he do it?
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