Shaun White pulls out of X Games to rest for Olympics

Posted January 27, 2018 6:00 am

By EDDIE PELLS

U.S. halfpipe snowboarder Shaun White waits to take a practice run at the Winter X Games on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Aspen, Colo. (Anna Stonehouse/The Aspen Times via AP) The Associated Press

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Shaun White has withdrawn from the Winter X Games so he can return home to rest for the Olympics.

White caught the flu last week. He was practicing in Aspen this week but notified event organizers he would not compete. He leaves for Pyeongchang next Saturday.

Taking White's place in the lineup for Sunday's halfpipe contest is Toby Miller, the 17-year-old American who has been training and spending a lot of time with White.

White is an eight-time X Games champion in the halfpipe, but his main focus this season has been earning his third Olympic gold medal. He scored a 100 two weeks ago in Snowmass to win a qualifying event and secure his spot on the U.S. team.

His next competition will come Feb. 13 in the qualifying round of the Olympics.

U.S. halfpipe snowboarder Shaun White waiting to take a practice run Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. (Anna Stonehouse/The Aspen Times via AP) The Associated Press

U.S. halfpipe snowboarder Shaun White takes a practice run Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. (Anna Stonehouse/The Aspen Times via AP) The Associated Press

Article Comments

Article Categories
Content Providers Nation and World News Olympics Other Sports

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.