Winter Olympics 2018: WATCH Shaun White reveal all on David Beckham friendship
SHAUN WHITE has revealed the extent of his close friendship with David Beckham after winning Winter Olympics gold on Wednesday.
Man of the moment @shaunwhite responds to David #Beckham's well-wishes in the #Eurosport Cube following his third Olympic Halfpipe gold medal. #Olympics #PyeongChang2018 #ShaunWhite pic.twitter.com/qug4G9mXPJ
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White claimed gold for the USA with a stunning run in the men’s halfpipe in PyeongChang.
The 31-year-old has won Olympics gold on three separate occasions - 2006, 2010 and now 2018.
After clinching top spot yesterday, White was congratulated by ex-footballer Beckham on instagram.
The former England captain wrote: “Not sure this needs any words … Me and my boys exploded with happiness for not just an amazing athlete but the best person … Congratulations man you officially are the best.”
And the post prompted White to react in kind.
Shaun White (left) and David Beckham are friends
Shaun White wowed David Beckham with his halfpipe victory
In a video of the snowboarder reading the reaction to his feat, White revealed how he has skated with Beckham and his kids before.
“Oh wow. David Beckham is the man!” he said.
“He used to come over my house on occasion to skate.
“I have a pretty fun skate ramp in my back yard and he gets best dad of the year award for bringing the kids over to skate.
“Awesome guy, extremely talented. Super nice individual.
I look up to David, he’s a real person through all his ups and downs
“I look up to David, he’s a real person through all his ups and downs in his career and he’s just a solid human being.
“So I appreciate him and the family - thanks for the well wishes buddy!”
White was also criticised by some fans in America for trailing the US flag on the ground when celebrating his victory.
However, other supporters stood up for the snowboarder.
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