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Shaun White wins halfpipes gold in Pyeongchang

(UTV|COLOMBO) – American great Shaun White sensationally snatched halfpipe gold, denying Japanese teenager Ayumu Hirano with a superb final run in Pyeongchang.

Hirano had landed back-to-back 1440s in his second attempt to overtake White with a score of 95.25

But with the pressure on 31-year-old White delivered a faultless 97.75 to secure his third Olympic halfpipe gold.

White, who suffered two heavy crashes in training in the build-up to the Games, celebrated with tears.

Courtesy: BBC

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