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Snowboarder Shaun White withdraws from X Games Aspen to rest for Olympics

Halfpipe snowboarder Shaun White has withdrawn from the Winter X Games in Aspen so he can return home to rest for the Olympics. White caught the flu last week. He was practicing in Aspen this week but notified event organizers he would not compete. He leaves for Pyeongchang next Saturday. Taking White’s place in the lineup for Sunday’s halfpipe contest is Toby Miller, the 17-year-old American who has been training and spending a lot of time with White. White is an eight-time X Games champion in the halfpipe, but his main focus this season has been earning his third Olympic gold medal. He scored a 100 two weeks ago in Snowmass to win a qualifying event and secure his spot on the U.S. team. His next competition will come Feb. 13 in the qualifying round of the Olympics.
ANNA STONEHOUSE / ASPEN TIMES

Halfpipe snowboarder Shaun White has withdrawn from the Winter X Games in Aspen so he can go home to rest for the Olympics, the Associated Press reported.

White caught the flu earlier this month. He was practicing in Aspen this week, but notified event organizers he would not compete. He leaves for Pyeongchang on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Taking White’s place in the lineup for the Sunday, Jan. 28, halfpipe contest is Toby Miller, a 17-year-old American.

 


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