Gold Medalist Shaun White Already Mulling 2014 Olympics
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Shaun White is up for a hat trick!
The star snowboarder -- who won his second men's halfpipe gold medal on Wednesday -- appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday. Oprah Winfrey had personally requested the iconic sportsman to appear on her show following his Vancouver triumph.
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White, 23, admitted to Winfrey that he's thought "a little bit" about a third Olympic run at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. (The redhead won his first gold medal at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy.)
"Why would I not want to experience this again?" White, a.k.a. the "Flying Tomato" and "The Animal" said.
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The athlete won his second gold with a remarkable trick known as the Double McTwist 1260 -- two board-over-heard-flips inside of 3.5 turns.
The redheaded San Diego, Calif. native was inspired to try the daredevil move after a wiping out during practice at January's Winter X Games.
"I'll be a guy to not give up, to not quit easily. I got back up," he explained.
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15Shaun you are too sexy for words Let me rock your world Please!
OMG yeah....ROcky Dennis.....the Mask kid!!
Shaun is just great @ what he does. If he wants to go to the next Olympics-go for it ! And he'll win too !
Hey Shaun... did you forget to wear Ellen's donated jacket?? Or use the Ellen board? I was soo looking forward to seeing her goal of world wide dominance... tee hee
J- I disagree. He's cute and just overall attractive. He has a great personality to match it. congratualtions Shaun!
So, Shaun White had to be TARGETED by Oprah, which begs the question.. Does anyone who isn't in Oprah's circle of marketing friends actually approach her about being on the show? I mean, sure it's probably good for business, but doesn't it end up making her show look like it 'needs' the exposure? Just pondering.
dude, it's rocky dennis!
CONGRATS! U GO BOI!
Is this Carrot Top?
I think he's awesome at what he does, and he's cute to boot. Take that, J. How many medals have YOU won lately?
Way to go shaun!!!This 40 year old and her 40 something husband think you are awesome!!!Way to kick azz!!!!
Wow, J, you are a collossal a$$.
Congrats to Shaun...he is awesome at what he does...to bad he has been beaten with the ugly stick too many times though.
I admire Shaun so much. What discipline, drive and dedication. It was just so fun to watch him board, then win. And what a great young man. WTG and Best of luck in your quest for your next gold!
He put on a great performance. Congrats