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Shaun White born 1986
Born San Diego, California
Shaun White, aka "The Flying Tomato" (for his once-long red hair, which he has now trimmed), is a professional X Games athlete, specializing in both skate- and snowboarding. Raised in Vermont and Southern California, White has won two Olympic gold medals in the snowboard half-pipe in successive winter games (2006, 2010). He has also been a multiple medalist in other national and international boarding competitions. Having overcome a heart defect as an infant, White started skateboarding at an early age and was discovered by the modern pioneer of the sport, Tony Hawk. White is clearly Hawk's successor as the face of alternative games, not only because of his skill on the boards but also for his infectious, effervescent personality.
Rick Chapman (born 1966)
Selenium-toned gelatin silver print, 2006 |