History of Shaun White in Timeline
Shaun White is a highly decorated American former professional snowboarder and skateboarder. A five-time Olympian, he boasts three Olympic gold medals in half-pipe snowboarding. White holds the world record for the most X Games gold medals and the most Olympic gold medals won by a snowboarder. His achievements have been recognized with 10 ESPY Awards across different categories.
September 3, 1986: Shaun White Born
On September 3, 1986, Shaun Roger White was born. He would become a professional snowboarder and skateboarder, a five-time Olympian, and a three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding.
1999: Cool Boarders 4 Appearance
In 1999, Shaun White appeared in the video game Cool Boarders 4.
2001: Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarder Appearance
In 2001, Shaun White appeared in the video game Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarder.
2002: X Games Medal Streak Begins
Starting in 2002, Shaun White began a streak of winning a medal every year at the Winter X Games, demonstrating his consistent performance and dominance in snowboarding.
2003: First Published Interview
In 2003, Shaun White had his first published interview in TransWorld SNOWboarding Magazine.
2003: Air & Style Contest Win
In 2003, Shaun White won the Air & Style Contest, adding to his list of snowboarding achievements.
2004: The White Album Documentary
In 2004, Shaun White starred in the documentary "The White Album."
2004: Air & Style Contest Win
In 2004, Shaun White won the Air & Style Contest for the second consecutive year, solidifying his reputation as a top snowboarder.
2005: First Descent Documentary
In 2005, Shaun White starred in the snowboarding documentary First Descent.
2006: Winter Olympics Gold Medal
At the 2006 Winter Olympics, Shaun White won the gold medal in the half-pipe event with a score of 46.8 in the finals.
2006: "The Flying Tomato" Nickname
In 2006, Rolling Stone wrote about Shaun White's nickname "The Flying Tomato", noting that he had grown tired of it, despite previously embracing it.
2007: Burton US Open Win
At the 2007 Burton US Open, Shaun White placed third in slopestyle and first in the halfpipe, also being crowned the first "Burton Global Open Champion".
2007: The Girls Next Door Appearance
In 2007, Shaun White appeared on the E! reality TV show The Girls Next Door, acting as a snowboarding teacher.
2007: X Games Streak Snapped
In 2007, Shaun White's quadruple win streak at the Winter X Games was broken when he lost to Andreas Wiig and Teddy Flandreau, with White taking the bronze medal.
February 2008: Snowboarder Magazine Guest Editor
Shaun White was a guest editor of Snowboarder Magazine's February 2008 issue.
November 14, 2008: Shaun White Snowboarding Game Release (Europe)
On November 14, 2008, the video game "Shaun White Snowboarding" was released in Europe.
November 16, 2008: Shaun White Snowboarding Game Release (North America)
On November 16, 2008, Shaun White's first video game, Shaun White Snowboarding, was released in North America, marking his entry into the video game industry.
December 2008: Shaun White Snowboarding Game Success
In December 2008, Shaun White Snowboarding was the 20th-best-selling game in the United States, indicating its popularity and commercial success.
2008: Estimated Endorsement Earnings
In 2008, Forbes magazine estimated Shaun White earned $9 million from endorsements.
2008: U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships Win
In 2008, Shaun White captured his third consecutive snowboard halfpipe title at the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships, along with his third US Open slopestyle competition.
2008: Shaun White Snowboarding Release
In 2008, Shaun White released his own video game, Shaun White Snowboarding, developed by Ubisoft Montreal.
2008: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Since 2008, Shaun White, who underwent two open-heart surgeries as an infant, has granted 17 wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
February 14, 2009: FIS World Cup Men's Halfpipe Win
On February 14, 2009, Shaun White won the FIS World Cup Men's Halfpipe event at Vancouver's Cypress Mountain, achieving the highest score ever in FIS halfpipe, a 47.3.
2009: Estimated Endorsement Earnings
In 2009, Forbes magazine estimated that Shaun White earned $9 million from his endorsements in 2008, highlighting his marketability and commercial success.
2009: Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage Release
In 2009, Shaun White released the sequel to his video game, Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage.
2009: Winter X Games XIII SuperPipe Win
In 2009, Shaun White won the SuperPipe at Winter X Games XIII, amidst controversy over the judging. He also won a gold medal in Slopestyle.
2009: Don't Look Down Film Release
In 2009, the film Don't Look Down, which tracks Shaun White's journey through the year following his Olympic success, was released on DVD and ESPN.
2010: Vancouver Winter Olympics Gold Medal
At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Shaun White secured his second gold medal in the halfpipe, achieving a record score of 48.4 on his second run and performing the Double McTwist 1260, which he named The Tomahawk.
2010: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2010, Shaun White continued his success at the Winter Olympics, winning another gold medal in the snowboard halfpipe event, solidifying his status as a top athlete.
2010: Shaun White Skateboarding Release
In 2010, Shaun White released a skateboarding game, Shaun White Skateboarding.
January 16, 2011: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Appearance
On January 16, 2011, Shaun White appeared on the episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to help redesign a room for an eight-year-old boy.
2011: Cameo in Friends with Benefits
In 2011, Shaun White made a cameo appearance as himself in the film Friends with Benefits.
September 17, 2012: Arrest in Nashville
On September 17, 2012, Shaun White was arrested near a hotel in Nashville for public intoxication and vandalism.
October 2013: "City of Angels" Music Video Appearance
In October 2013, Shaun White appeared in the music video for "City of Angels" by Thirty Seconds to Mars.
2013: X Games Medal Count
By 2013, Shaun White's medal count in all Winter X Games competitions stood at 18, including 13 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze, highlighting his exceptional achievements in the sport.
2013: American Dad! Appearance
In 2013, Shaun White appeared in the "Da Flippity Flop" episode of the animated TV series American Dad! as himself.
2013: Relationship with Sarah Barthel Begins
In 2013, Shaun White began a relationship with Sarah Barthel of the band Phantogram.
2013: Lollapalooza Performance
In 2013, Shaun White's band, Bad Things, played at the Lollapalooza festival as a last-minute replacement for Death Grips.
January 2014: Debut Album Release
In January 2014, Bad Things, the band featuring Shaun White on guitar, released their self-titled debut album.
2014: Sochi Winter Olympics - Fourth Place
At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Shaun White finished fourth in the Halfpipe event.
2014: Disney Channel's Cloud 9 Appearance
In 2014, Shaun White appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cloud 9.
2014: Air + Style Festival Ownership
Since 2014, Shaun White has owned and managed the Air + Style festival of music and snowboarding, moving it from Austria to Los Angeles.
2016: Lawsuit Filed Against White
In 2016, Bad Things drummer Lena Zawaideh brought a lawsuit against Shaun White, claiming sexual harassment and breach of contract.
2016: Mammoth Resorts Stake
In early 2016, Shaun White purchased a minority stake in Mammoth Resorts, becoming a part-owner of several ski areas where he began snowboarding.
May 2017: Settlement of Lawsuit
In May 2017, Shaun White and Lena Zawaideh reached an out-of-court settlement in a lawsuit involving sexual harassment and breach of contract claims.
2018: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2018, Shaun White added to his Olympic achievements by winning another gold medal in the snowboard halfpipe event, showcasing his enduring talent and skill.
2018: Henry Danger Appearance
In 2018, Shaun White appeared in the Nickelodeon TV series Henry Danger in the episode "Toon in for Danger".
2018: Controversy Regarding Lawsuit Response
In 2018, following Shaun White's win at the Winter Olympics, his response to a question about the lawsuit and settlement created widespread condemnation for minimizing sexual harassment.
2019: Relationship with Sarah Barthel Ends
In 2019, Shaun White's relationship with Sarah Barthel ended.
2020: Relationship with Nina Dobrev Begins
In 2020, Shaun White started dating actress Nina Dobrev.
2021: Air + Style Festival Cancelled
The 2021 Air + Style festival, which Shaun White helmed, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 2022: Whitespace Brand Launch
In January 2022, Shaun White launched his own active lifestyle brand named 'Whitespace', which will release various product lines.
2022: Winter Olympics Halfpipe Finish
In 2022, Shaun White finished fourth at the Winter Olympics in the halfpipe event.
October 30, 2024: Engagement to Nina Dobrev
On October 30, 2024, Shaun White became engaged to actress Nina Dobrev.
