Shaun White has distinguished himself as the most decorated snowboarder ever from the Olympics to the X Games. Famously known as the Flying Tomato, the two-time Olympic gold medalist has accumulated significant wealth from prize money, endorsements, sponsorships, and business ventures. Dig in and explore more about Shaun White's net worth.

Which snowboarder has the highest net worth? This article dives into the life of the legendary American skateboarder and snowboarder. We reveal a detailed analysis of Shaun White's earnings throughout and after his sporting career.

Profile summary and bio

Full name	Shaun Roger White
Nickname	Future Boy, The Flying Tomato, Il Pomodoro Volante
Gender	Male
Age	3rd September 1986
Date of birth	37 years old as of September 2023
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Place of birth	San Diego, California, United States of America
Current residence	Malibu, California, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Irish-Italian
Religion	Christian
Sexuality	Straight
Height	175 centimetres
Weight	70 kilograms
Hair colour	Red
Eye colour	Hazel-brown
Father	Roger White
Mother	Cathy White
Siblings	2
Relationship status	Dating
Partner	Nina Dobrev
Profession	Professional skateboarder and snowboarder, actor, musician, entrepreneur
Education	Carlsbad High School Torrey Pines High School Windell's Snowboard Camp California State University San Marcos
Net worth	$65 million
Social media profile	Instagram, Facebook, X(Twitter), TikTok, Website

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Biography

White was born to Cathy and Roger, who were professionals on the pro roller derby circuit for the Los Angeles Bombers and the Los Angeles Thunderbirds in San Diego, California, United States of America. Growing up, Shaun White and his two older siblings, Jesse and Kari, ardently took part in sports, a factor that played a vital role in his professional career.

Although the Whites were not a family of means, Cathy, a waitress and Roger, a San Clemente water department employee, bought a used van to ferry the family around. In his website bio, he said,

"Because they (Cathy and Roger) could not afford to stay at the nearby resorts. They eventually bought a used van so the family could camp out at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains overnight.”

In an interview with the New York Times, he added that the family slept in the van at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains on winter weekends so that he and his siblings could snowboard. They would often brush their teeth in resort bathrooms.

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Snowboarding career

At the age of seven, he started participating in and winning amateur contests under a sponsorship from Burton Snowboards. At fifteen, he was a professional skateboarder who won the Sapporo Toyota Big Air contest. The snowboarder who had earned the title of child prodigy went on to win multiple gold medals until his retirement in 2022.

How many medals does Shaun White have in his career? Here is a summary of the well-decorated athlete's achievements down snow-covered slopes.

Year	Competition	Category	Award
2022	FIS World Cup	Halfpipe	Bronze
2018	FIS World Cup	Halfpipe	Gold
2017	FIS World Cup	Halfpipe	Bronze
2013	X Games Aspen	Superpipe	Gold
2012	X Games Aspen	Superpipe	Gold
2011	X Games Aspen	Superpipe	Gold
2010	X Games Aspen	Superpipe	Gold
2009	X Games Aspen	Superpipe, slopestyle	Gold
2009	X Games Aspen	Slopestyle	Bronze
2008	X Games Aspen	Superpipe Slopestyle	Gold Bronze
2007	X Games Aspen	Superpipe Slopestyle	Silver Bronze
2006	X Games Aspen	Superpipe, slopestyle	Gold
2005	X Games Aspen	Slopestyle	Gold
2004	X Games Aspen	Slopestyle	Gold
2003	X Games Aspen	Slopestyle	Gold
2002	X Games Aspen	Superpipe, slopestyle	Silver

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Skateboarding career

From emulating his elder brother Jesse to skateboarding at the Encinitas Y.M.C.A at a young age, he became a professional at thirteen. Some of Shaun White's achievements in skateboarding include gold medals in vertical skateboarding events in 2007 and 2011 and five X Games skateboarding awards.

What are Shaun White's Olympic achievements?

Shaun White's first Olympic appearance occurred in 2006 in Turin, where he won gold in the halfpipe snowboarding event. Here is a summary of his consequent Olympic appearances and their outcomes.

Why did Shaun White quit snowboarding?

Despite showing consistent performance since his teens, White announced his retirement on NBC Sports after appearing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. In the interview, he said,

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"I want to thank everyone for watching. Snowboarding, thank you. It has been the love of my life.”

He later spoke on his reasons for ending his decades-long career, saying,

"Honestly, my back leg was giving out on every run. I was muscling to make it happen. I made it happen for two runs, but on the last run, I could not hold on."

What does Shaun White do for money?

Since retiring from professional sports, the Olympian dove into business dealings. In 2011, Shaun White Enterprises, a sporting goods and equipment company, was established in Los Angeles, California. At the time it was started, the company that targeted a $150 billion sports apparel market was a family affair, with Jesse working alongside his brother and their mother managing it.

In the 2000s, the California native collaborated with D6 Sports to create Shaun White Supply Co. The company worked to design and build skateboard decks made from 7-ply Canadian maple and constructed from epoxy resin glue.

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Most recently, the skating legend established Whitespace, a sports apparel and equipment company. The establishment, created in 2021, designs and sells high-performance apparel, including the coveted LTO Freestyle Shaun White Pro Snowboard. Other partnerships linked to the snowboarding legend include Red Bull, Target, Oakley, Hewlett-Packard, AT&T, T-Mobile, Target, Mountain Dew, Birdhouse Skateboards, Volcom, Sony Playstation, and Ubisoft.

What is Shaun White's net worth as of 2023?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, White's net worth at the time of writing was $65 million. His wealth is linked to his prize winnings, sponsorships and endorsements.

How much money did Shaun White make?

A report by Forbes revealed that he was one of the highest-paid action sports players of all time. In 2009, Forbes reported that he received $8 million in earnings. Additionally, ESPN's analysis of top earners in various action sports revealed that Shaun White's salary was estimated at around $9 million annually.

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Shaun White's car collection

In an interview with the New York Times, the California-born athlete admitted that in his prime, he only wanted to buy and drive sports cars. He fulfilled the wish later on after buying two Lamborghini, one of which crashed as he drove it in his neighbourhood.

For two decades, the former snowboarding and skateboarding star has led the extreme sports world. Throughout this period, Shan White's net worth grew considerably, making him one of the richest action sports athletes.

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