Shaun White just ran his last Olympics after competing in five of them and his girlfriend Nina Dobrev could not be more proud. The pair got together in April 2020 and enjoyed spending time together during quarantine. They made their relationship Instagram official the following month and fans were intrigued by this unique pairing.
Once upon a time a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a Canadian actress fell in love.
Nina Dobrev is best known for her role as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries. The actress has recently been in the tabloids for her admiration and support during White's last Olympic run. It has been quite an emotional ride for the snowboarder and Nina has been there every step of the way. Even though Shaun White didn't win the gold medal in Beijing, he is going home to so much more.
6 Nina Dobrev Likes To Hide Little Notes In Shaun's Bag
"Her love and support's been incredible," the snowboarder exclusively told E! News after he placed fourth in his final run at the 2022 Winter Olympics, the last he plans to compete in. "She's just been, every step of the way, meeting me, through training, calling me, hiding notes and things in my bag, just anything to brighten my day." This is the first Olympics the two have shared together as boyfriend and girlfriend. Nina makes it a priority to let Shaun know she is thinking about him from 6,000 miles away.
5 Nina Dobrev Surprised Shaun White With A Special Video Compilation
Since the Winter Olympics must follow strict protocols when it comes to containing the coronavirus, friends and family are not allowed to come to any events. Nina Dobrev knew it was hard for her boyfriend to go at it all alone, so she came up with a wonderful surprise. "She knew all of my friends and family couldn't be there, and she got everyone together and made this incredible video of everyone saying how much they wish they could be there and sending their love and support," the five-time Olympian said to E! News. "I've been playing that video every day while I'm here to get pumped up and feel support from back home. So that was just so wonderful. It really set the tone for the rest of the trip."
4 Shaun White On His Final Ride
Realizing the impact Shaun made on the sport brought tears to the pros eyes. Even though he is leaving the Olympics behind... he has become a role model for so many young athletes and will forever be the GOAT of snowboarding. White shared with E! News, "It was so amazing to see and hear their stories," he revealed. "One of the competitors was like, ‘I never told you this but when I first started snowboarding, I had your pro model board and your jacket that you used to ride in.' And to hear that I'd influenced them and propelled them in this trajectory and showed them the level of career that's possible within the sport."
"And people that just like, ‘Man, I wanted to beat you for so long.' You know? ‘But I respect you, and I'm so honored to be here on your last dance,'" he continued. "That was very emotional and incredible, and I broke down and let the emotions hang out there. I'm just so happy, I'll cherish that moment forever."
3 Shaun White Is Ready To Reunite With His Love
Shaun can finally put this chapter to bed and start an entirely new one with his love. Dobrev and White may have wedding bells in the near future. The snowboarder and the actress would definitely create some talented children!
2 Nina Dobrev Inspired Shaun White To Make A Retirement Plan
"My girlfriend said, ‘If you're retiring, you gotta make this list of things you wanna do,'" he shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on. Feb. 17. "So, I'm putting this list—and pretty close to the top of the list was, ‘Go to a Super Bowl' because it's always during the competitive season. I've never been to one, so I landed, said hi to everyone, and then I'm like, ‘I gotta go' and went straight to the Super Bowl." So Shaun White and Nina Dobrev did exactly that... they went to the Super Bowl!
1 Nina Dobrev And Shaun White's Future Plans
Nina and Shaun have been dating for almost two years, and they can't wait to start the next chapter of their life together. Nina is still acting and appearing in both television and movies. Shaun is focused on crossing off things on his retirement list and enjoying all this new free time he has gained. The future is looking bright for these two!
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