Shaun White will be involved in the 2026 Winter Olympics, but not on a snowboard.
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When it comes to U.S. men’s snowboarders, the casual Olympics fan can likely name at least one: Shaun White.A five-time Olympian and three-time gold medalist, White became a staple of the United States’ Olympic rosters throughout the 2000s and 2010s.Now approaching 40 years old, White is set to have a role at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan — but not one that requires him to strap on a snowboard.Here’s what to know about White’s involvement at the Winter Olympics.MORE: 2026 Winter Olympic viewing guide, including schedules and how to watch each event
Is Shaun White still in the Olympics?
No, Shaun White will not be participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics. His competitive snowboarding days are behind him — White announced during the 2022 Winter Olympics that it would be his last one, and he later announced that it would be his last event altogether.
White, however, will have a post-retirement role at the 2026 Games in Italy. He will join NBC as an expert commentator throughout the Olympics, bringing his knowledge of snowboarding to the network's coverage.
NBC announced that White would be in the broadcast booth when the Olympic athletes enter the stadium for the traditional Parade of Nations.
“I’m so excited to be part of the Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Olympics,” White said in a statement on his NBC role. “The Olympics have been such a huge part of my life, and to return in this new role -- celebrating the athletes, the energy, and the incredible backdrop of Italy -- is truly an honor. I know what that moment means when the world is watching, and I can’t wait to help bring that magic to everyone at home.”
According to Olympics.com, White will be "stopping by a host of different disciplines and events" in Milan, adding any insight he can into the events.
"This is all an exciting time for me, from announcing and being a part of the Olympics in this new way," White told Olympics.com."I am excited to take it all in. See the different events like ice skating, skiing, half pipe, big air, obviously snowboarding. I'm just going try to see everything honestly, that's my goal."
How old is Shaun White?
Shaun White is 39 years old. He will turn 40 on Sept. 3, 2026.
White, who made his Olympic debut at 19 years old in 2006, made his final Olympic appearance in 2022 at age 35.
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How many Olympic medals has Shaun White won?
Shaun White is the owner of three Olympic medals, all of which are gold, and all of which came in the halfpipe competition.
White claimed gold in the halfpipe at the 2006, 2010 and 2018 Winter Olympics. In both 2014 and 2022, he finished fourth in the event.
| Olympics | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 2006 Turin | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Vancouver | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Sochi | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Pyeongchang | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Beijing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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