Celebrity Spotlight - Shaun White Names Tricks After Steaks

When it comes to snowboarding, no one doubts Shaun White's ability. It turns out the extreme sports athlete also has an extreme appetite for steak.

The record setting Olympic athlete has a knack for beef and has named some of his most daring tricks after his favorite steaks. 

At the 2010 Winter Olympics, White already had the Half Pipe Final gold metal wrapped up with the score he recorded in the first run. With the second run serving as a victory lap, White landed the Double McTwist 1260, named the Tomahawk, with a record score of 48.4. The Tomahawk was inspired by an Aspen, Colorado, restaurant's signature steak.

White definitely lives on the edge. I can't imagine strapping a snowboard to my feet and launching myself into the air zooming back and forth on a 22 foot half pipe. Equally, I can't imagine ordering a 30 ounce steak at a restaurant and finishing it.

I've never been a winter sports fanatic, but White's fearless beef-loving antics might convert me.

The next time you hear about White breaking out a new trick on the snowboarding circuit pay careful attention to the name. It might point you to the next steak you need to conquer.

Congratulations to Mr. White on his gold metal victory at the 2010 Winter Olympics!

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