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Updated at 10:08 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2008

Snowboard: Shaun White wins 3rd half-pipe title in row

STRATTON, Vt. — Shaun White won his third consecutive half-pipe title at the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships today, executing a series of near-flawless runs.

White, a former Olympic gold medalist, scored an overall 91 to beat out up-and-comer Kevin Pearce, of Norwich, and Mason Aguirre, of Bishop, Minn.

Torah Bright took top honors in the women's division with an 84.17 score, besting three-time champion Kelly Clark.