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ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA – FEBRUARY 09: Shaun White of Team United States performs a trick on a practice run ahead of the Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe Qualification on Day 5 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Genting Snow Park on February 09, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA – FEBRUARY 09: Shaun White of Team United States performs a trick on a practice run ahead of the Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe Qualification on Day 5 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Genting Snow Park on February 09, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
The entire world is congratulating Shaun White after he bid goodbye to the sport he has ruled for two decades. It was a very emotional moment for the 35-year-old snowboarder as he performed his last show on the ice this Friday. He was in tears and waved at the crowd one last time with a heavy heart. The latest to congratulate him on his career was the Manchester United and Real Madrid legend, David Beckham.
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2022 Beijing Olympics – Snowboard – Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe Final Run 3 – Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China – February 11, 2022. Shaun White of the United States reacts after his run. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
In his final run, Shaun finished at fourth place in the men’s snowboarding halfpipe event. The three-time Olympic gold medalist couldn’t win a medal at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. As he walked off the ice, he said, “It’s just an emotional day for me, I wish I would’ve done better but I did what I could. I’m proud.”
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David Beckham congratulated Shaun White on an outstanding career
The former English winger shared an Instagram story congratulating Shaun on his tremendous career. He said, “Congratulations to @shaunwhite on an incredible career… what a proud moment.”
Beckham has great admiration for the American legend and his words show how much he respects the champion. In the next story, he said, “Respect for the greatest. After dominating his sport for 20 years the greatest steps down. Greatness never leaves you. Proud of you man @shaunwhite.”
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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
White leaves Beijing without a medal
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The journey in the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, was not easy for Shaun White. With injuries and training issues, it was uncertain?whether he would even qualify for the Olympics. However, it was his strong will that led him towards his final journey against every obstacle.
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2022 Beijing Olympics – Snowboard – Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe Final Run 3 – Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China – February 11, 2022. Shaun White of the United States reacts after his run. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
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He failed to win his fourth Olympic gold, but the legend will always be remembered for what he has done for snowboarding. In his final run, he executed his trademark Double McTwist 1260 and then a frontside 1260. Probably trying to cheer the crowd for one last time.
