I know I'm about a week too late with this news- and with a sport as fast-changing as snowboarding, it may mean I'm ages behind- but I just saw the clip of Shaun White's gold medal halfpipe runs. Upon very first glance, all I could think was how much air this kid gets under his board. He must be 20 feet up above the ground! And his Supersize Megameal Combo Deluxe McTwisty trick that he does- the one that's got all the mountain tops apraise- is anti-gravity, I just can't grasp how he does it.
Above all else, what struck me as truly deserving of a medal, was his interview following his runs. Not your average boarding brosef, White defied all my traditionally held stereotypes by carrying himself with such poise and eloquence and big-time sincerity. For reals. Plus, it warmed my heart that he gave a shout-out to his pups, who apparently was watching him alongside the rest of the clan.
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