Shaun White of the U.S. cries after finishing the snowboard men’s halfpipe final at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The three-time gold medalist missed the podium in his final Olympics on Friday. Photo: VCG

Ayumu Hirano of Japan celebrates after claiming gold in the snowboard men’s halfpipe. Photo: VCG

Ayumu Hirano performs a trick during his third run in the final. The athlete knocked Australia’s Scotty James off the top in his third jump. Photo: VCG

Shaun White competes on his second run during the final. Photo: VCG

Shaun White, who placed fourth, reacts after finishing a jump during the final. Photo: VCG

Gold winner Ayumu Hirano (center) of Japan, silver medalist Scotty James (left) of Australia, and bronze receiver Jan Scherrer (right) of Switzerland pose on the podium for photos after the men’s halfpipe final on Friday. Photo: VCG