[OLYMPICS] After Falling on 1st Run, Shaun White Qualifies For Halfpipe Final on Final Run

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In what is his last ever competitive event before retiring, Shaun White qualified for the halfpipe final at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.

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White fell in his first run while attempting a Double McTwist leaving him just one chance to avoid a humiliating early end to his games. But with all the pressure on him, he threw down yet another masterpiece.

"The Olympics, I mean it doesn't get any bigger."@ShaunWhite reacts to qualifying for the men's snowboard halfpipe final Thursday night on @nbc and @peacockTV. #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/9WmAqC8EtT

— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 9, 2022

The three-time gold medalist and five-time Olympian joins Team USA teammates Taylor Gold and Chase Josey in Friday’s finals.

Shaun White falls in his first qualifying run pic.twitter.com/NyAdBgdyIs

— Ryan Beaton (@ry_beaton) February 9, 2022