Shaun White, known as “The Flying Tomato,” is a professional snowboarder and skateboarder, and considered one of the most accomplished and successful athletes in the history of the sports. He was born on September 3, 1986, in San Diego, California.

White began snowboarding at the age of six and quickly made a name for himself in the sport. He won his first X Games gold medal at the age of 13, becoming the youngest ever to do so. Throughout his professional snowboarding career, White has won multiple X Games and Olympic medals, as well as multiple US Open and Winter Dew Tour titles. He became the first snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals at the Winter X Games and he also became the first person to win both the SuperPipe and Slopestyle in Winter X Games.

White’s achievements don’t stop on the snow, he is also a very talented skateboarder. He has been skateboarding since he was 9, he has won multiple medals in the X-Games and was even the first person to land a 1080 in a competition.

White is also known for his philanthropy efforts, he has been involved in multiple charities and foundations. He has his own charity called the Shaun White foundation that focuses on helping kids get involved in sports, he also has helped build a school in Haiti with the help of other charities.

White’s impact on the sport of snowboarding is undeniable, his combination of aerial tricks, style, and competitive drive helped to push the limits of what is possible on a snowboard. He inspired a new generation of riders and helped to establish snowboarding as a legitimate and respected discipline in the world of extreme sports.

In conclusion, Shaun White is considered one of the most accomplished and successful athletes in the history of snowboarding and skateboarding. His impact on the sports and his philanthropy efforts will be felt for years to come and his name will forever be remembered as one of the most talented and influential action sports athletes of all time.