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Shaun White and Mark McMorris Downplay the Snowboard Rivalry Leading Up To X-Games 2013

by Josh Moser

Story Created: Jan 23, 2013 at 7:51 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 23, 2013 at 7:51 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, colo.-The face of action sports Shaun White is looking to return to glory at the 2013 Winter X-Games in Aspen, Colorado. The games kick off Thursday at 12:30p.m. with NewsChannel5 bringing you live coverage throughout the event.

Mark McMorris, the 19-year-old snowboard sensation is looking to knock White off the podium, as the up-and-comer in the world of professional snowboarding. The Quebec native was the 2012 X-Games Big Air event winner and is known for his triple-cork aerial maneuver.

NewsChannel5 Sports Reporter explained the rivalry, where the two are most excited about competing against each other in the SlopeStyle event.

"I think everybody is super-hyped on the course," said McMorris. "It's really, really fun to ride which makes it easier to try new things...it's going to be a wild one."

White is the first snowboarder to five-peat in SuperPipe and will look to become the first person to six-peat.

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Boss said on Wednesday, Jan 23 at 8:16 PM

He's from Saskatchewan. Not Quebec. Seb Toutant is from Quebec.

One death too many said on Thursday, Jan 24 at 1:57 PM

Which athlete died @ Electric Mountain Lodge on Monday?

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