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ZHANGJIAKOU, China : American snowboarding legend Shaun White broke down in tears after his last ever competitive run at the Beijing Olympics on Friday, saying he was grateful to be leaving behind a legacy for the next generation of professional riders. White's name has been synonymous with the sport ever

ZHANGJIAKOU, China : American snowboarding legend Shaun White broke down in tears after his last ever competitive run at the Beijing Olympics on Friday, saying he was grateful to be leaving behind a legacy for the next generation of professional riders.

Now 35, White has come far from his younger competition-obsessed days when fans nicknamed him the"flying tomato" for his long red locks. "I don't want to beat these guys anymore. I want to sponsor them," he told reporters after Friday's final. Australian Scotty James took silver, while Switzerland's Jan Scherrer took the bronze. White, a triple gold medallist in the event, missed the podium and ended up in fourth place.The entire crowd gathered at the Genting Snow Park roared after he landed his third and final run of the final, ripping off his helmet and goggles to burst into tears.

 

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