Updated: August 12, 2008
Shaun White's red hair may have earned him the nickname "The Flying Tomato," but in the world of winter sports, it's his skills on the slopes that make him stand out from the crowd.
The 20-year-old phenom from Southern California medalled gold at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games and scored victories at both the Winter and Summer X Games.
Get to know "The Flying Tomato": See action shots, watch video and find out what's so extreme, even he won't do it.
Video: Halfpipe Hero
White steps off the slopes to talk about winning an Olympic gold and the secret to his success. Plus: What do math and snowboarding have in common?
Quiz: Do You Speak Snowboard?
Whether you can snowboard or not, take this quiz to sound cool on the slopes.
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