Skateboarding: Shaun White

Shaun White 's skateboarding career is a testament to his versatility as a "two-sport superstar," having turned professional in skateboarding at age 16 under the mentorship of Tony Hawk . While primarily known for his three Olympic gold medals in snowboarding, he is the first athlete to ever compete and medal in both the Summer and Winter X Games.

Watch Shaun White's historic first Skateboard Vert gold medal run from the 2007 X Games: Shaun White Skateboarding