Shaun White: Going for the Gold
Damien Mihal
The Shaping of a Superstar
Shaun White was born in San Diego, California on September 3, 1986. His ancestries are Irish and Italian and he started snowboarding and stopped skiing at age of six. In his childhood, White spent his time Okemo Mountain and Bear Mountain, small ski resorts found in Ludlow, Vermont and the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California.
The Result of the Mold
Shaun White today is a pro snowboarder and skateboarder with many, many competitions ahead of him. He trains and works hard to get even better at what he does even though he is already very good, but Shaun White want to be great, not just good. He want to blow people's minds, not just make their jaws drop.
Shaun White's Gear
White's Helmet
Shaun uses this to protect his head so he won't have the possibility of getting permanent brain damage.
White's Goggles
Shaun uses these to protect his eyes from the sun, flying rocks, and snow while competing in the Winter Olympics.
White's Board
Shaun uses this agile, quick, and slick snowboard to reach his winter goals in the Olympics.