Question

With several medals in both skateboarding and snowboarding, Shaun White has one advantage over the newer, younger competitor experience.

Answer 1

The best answer is competitor. Competitor is a rival, one who competes. Hope this helps! And thank you for posting your question.

Answer 2

Yes. But, however, Shaun White probably has a bit more than 1 advantage over the newbies (experience to name one).