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Shaun White is having the time of his life. It is evident from a video that he recently posted. The athlete retired from competitive snowboarding after competing at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. He did not manage to secure a medal at the event. Nevertheless, the Olympian received a standing ovation from competitors and fans alike at the end of his performance.

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Why Shaun White can’t get enough of this place?

Recently, White posted a video on Instagram exhibiting his snowboarding skills. In the video, White performed an array of maneuvers in a matter of a few seconds.

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Netizens were quick to point out that the video was shot at Ski Dubai. The indoor ski area stretches 22,500 square meters and is part of the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.

 

 

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After he retired from the sport, the three-time Olympic champion has taken quite the liking to this skiing area. He has been frequenting the ski area in recent times. White was awestruck when he visited the indoor ski resort for the first time. Having enjoyed spending time there, White said, “I’m definitely coming back.” And it looks like he is back for more!

The celebrated star retired from the sport with three Olympic gold medals and 13 Winter X Games championships.

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White has also competed at the Summer X Games in skateboarding. Furthermore, he secured five medals at the summer event making Shaun the first athlete to compete and win both Summer and Winter X Games. This is a legacy that will be difficult to match up.

How is White spending his retirement days?

However, the last couple of months posts his retirement has proved very fruitful for the athlete. With more time in his hands now, White spends more quality time with his girlfriend, Nina Dobrev.

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They attended the Super Bowl together and even headed to Costa Rica to enjoy a vacation at the beaches. Recently, the couple attended the second weekend of the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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Considered the GOAT of snowboarding, White managed to dominate the sport since the age of 16 when he won the silver medal at the 2002 Winter X Games. Furthermore, he became the first person in the history of the sport to score a perfect 100 at the 2012 X Games in Aspen.