The Oscars witnessed all the top actors of Hollywood line up. From Will Smith to Nicole Kidman, the red carpet was filled with stars and celebrities. Not just celebrities, the Oscars also invited some of the best athletes in the world. This included Serena Williams, Venus Williams, and US legend Shaun White.
Paparazzi filled the red carpet, bombarding the celebrities with flashlights everywhere. All through the night, they clicked photos, capturing moments from the iconic awards.
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However, there is one photo that is at the top. That is Shaun White posing with the William sisters, along with Tony Hawk and Kelly Slater. What is making the headlines is the height difference between the snowboarder and the tennis players.
What is White’s height compared to the William sisters?
Shaun White posed along with the super talented William sisters. However, what caught everyone’s eye is that both Serena and Venus towered over the 3-time Olympic champion. So what exactly is Shaun White’s height and why did he look so small compared to the sisters?
Shaun White measures 1.75 meters. This means he has an average height of 5 feet 8 inches. Serena Williams, meanwhile, has a height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Si no se dieron cuenta, ayer en los Oscars se encontraban:
🎾 Venus Williams
🎾 Serena Williams
🏄🏻 Kelly Slater
🏂 Shaun White
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But on the other hand, Venus Williams stands tall at 1.85 meters, which is 6 feet and 1 inch. Therefore, this explains why both the sisters are towering over Shaun White.
Kelly Slater, meanwhile, has the same height as Serena Williams, which is 5 feet 9 inches. However, it is skateboarder Tony Hawk who is tallest among all. With a height of 6 feet 3 inches, he stood tall in the picture. Hawk even towered over the tennis players.
Shaun White, Tony Hawk, and Kelly Slater as presenters
White, Hawk and Slater presented a tribute to James Bond at the 94th Academy Awards. Dressed in black suits, the athletes looked handsome as they walked the red carpet.
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The trio took to the stage and released a tribute video for the ultimate spy, James Bond. They also had a debate on stage regarding their favorite James Bond actor.
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While Tony Hawk and Kelly Slater brought their respective wives as a date to the Oscars, his mom, Cathy White accompanied Shaun White.
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