How much is Shaun White worth?
| Net Worth: | $70 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Former professional snowboarder |
| Date of Birth: | September 3, 1986 |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
About Shaun White
Shaun Roger White, a former professional snowboarder and skateboarder from the United States, has competed in five Olympics and won three Olympic gold medals in snowboarding’s half-pipe. White was born to Cathy and Roger in San Diego, California. His father, who grew up surfing, worked for the San Clemente, California, water department when he was young, while his mother was a waitress. The youngest of four kids, he is.
He has Irish and Italian origins. He underwent two open heart surgeries before turning one since he was born with a congenital cardiac abnormality called Tetralogy of Fallot. Early on, White and his family would ride in Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains. They would spend their time in a van parked at resorts.
White was also named the inaugural “Burton Global Open Champion” in the 2007 Open. He earned $100,000 for winning the competition (Global Open Champ), $20,000 for first place in the halfpipe, $90,000 for third place in the slopestyle, and a new Corvette.
Since he was seven years old, White has had a sponsor. After eight years of employment with IMG, White joined with CAA Sports for representation. Burton Snowboards, Oakley, Inc., Birdhouse Skateboards, Park City Mountain Resort, Target Corporation, Red Bull, Ubisoft, Adio, Hewlett-Packard, and American Express are among the companies that have or have had corporate endorsement partnerships. He has created and marketed his own varieties as part of his role as a brand ambassador for Krave Jerky. According to a 2009 estimate by Forbes magazine, he made $9 million through endorsements in 2008.
