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If skating got into the Olympics, I would be tempted to hold off on shredding for a year and just skate, to make that my new goal. In that sport, I'm still the underdog.

Shaun White

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Shaun White
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: September 3
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Skateboarder
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San Diego
California
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