Any question as to whether Shaun White was the greatest male snowboarder of all time was erased on Wednesday, as the American star won his third gold medal in the halfpipe with an epic final run at PyeongChang 2018.
With his luscious red locks and incredible catalog of tricks, White became a man who transcended his sport and became one of the most recognizable Olympic athletes on the planet.
That notoriety led to people from all corners of the sports world taking to Twitter to congratulate him on the win.
The first to commend White's performance was a man who knows a thing or two about winning Olympic medals.
Let’s go @shaunwhite !!! Way to go man!! Nothing like a good comeback right?? Redemption always feels great!! #usa #OlympicGames2018
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) February 14, 2018
The G.O.A.T. of skateboarding recognizing the G.O.A.T. of snowboarding.
SPOLIER ALERT: congrats to @shaunwhite on a most legendary performance.
— Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) February 14, 2018
I know how much it meant to you and how hard you worked for that last run.
We are all incredibly proud. 🥇🥇🥇
A couple NFL stars weigh in with their thoughts.
.@shaunwhite #🐐
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) February 14, 2018
That pure emotion from @shaunwhite. That’s what it’s all about. So awesome.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 14, 2018
A World Series champion is very fired up.
Shaun White!!!! #USA
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) February 14, 2018
Another Olympic legend is suitably impressed.
Congrats! @shaunwhite GOAT 🏅🇺🇸🏅🇺🇸
— Michelle Kwan (@MichelleWKwan) February 14, 2018
His U.S. teammate Ben Ferguson had an interesting way of praising him afterwards.
“He’s a psycho.” - Ben Ferguson on Shaun White coming up with that run with gold on the line
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) February 14, 2018
Not only did White become the first snowboarder in history to win three Olympic gold medals, but his victory also notched the 100th all-time gold medal for the United States at the Winter Olympics.
