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Shaun White Clears Shane Gillis in Central Park Snowboarding Stunt

The retired three-time Olympic champion is days from debuting as an NBC analyst for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

Overview

  • On Sunday, Jan. 25, the 39-year-old rode a makeshift jump on Cedar Hill in Central Park during a heavy snowstorm.
  • He vaulted over a seated Shane Gillis and Chris O’Connor — with Gillis holding a beer — then stuck the landing.
  • Additional clips show a front flip, spins, handshakes and selfies as dozens of onlookers cheered.
  • White initially wore goggles and a face covering to stay incognito before revealing his identity.
  • He posted photos and video to Instagram as the moment spread widely, ahead of his NBC role on Feb. 6 covering the Opening Ceremony Parade of Nations.