Shaun White wins historic third Olympic halfpipe gold

Shaun White made an entry into the history books by winning his third straight Olympic halfpipe gold in Pyeongchang.

The American replied with an amazing 97.75 to win following a run from Japan’s 19-year-old Ayumu Hirano, who landed back-to-back 1440s in his second run to overtake White’s first run with a score of 95.25.

It is the United States’ 100th Winter Olympic gold. The nation is behind only Norway, who boast a collection of 121.

White, 31, was overcome with emotion and tearful following confirmation of his victory: "I was so overwhelmed with happiness. I've been through so much to get here.

"Waiting for my final score was awful and amazing at the same time. I knew I did a great ride and I was proud of that and I could walk away with my head high.

"Honestly it's one of the most challenging runs I've ever done. I didn't even link the combination, the back-to-back 1440s until I got here, today, this morning.

"The final run was the best I've ever done in my career and I did it when I had to do it at the clutch moment in front of all my friends and family - and the world was watching."