Turner Rides Adrenalin Rush at Paralympics Eyeing Repeat Gold in Snowboard Cross

Turner rides adrenalin rush at Paralympics eyeing repeat gold in snowboard cross

Tyler Turner sees himself as an adrenalin enthusiast, not an adrenalin junkie. The 37-year-old lives life on the edge, with passions for snowboarding and skydiving.

‘Adapt and destroy’: Canadian Para snowboarder Tyler Turner hardwired to push boundaries

Canadian Para snowboarder Tyler Turner enters Milano-Cortina with a target on his back as the reigning champion and gold-medal favourite, but he is uniquely equipped to handle the pressure and stay focused on his main goal: to have fun.

‘Athlete first, disability second’: Canada’s Paralympians chase medals in Milan‑Cortina

Competitive snowboarding demands strength, balance and nerve. For Vancouver Island’s Tyler Turner, that challenge became even steeper after he lost both legs below the knee in a skydiving accident in 2017.

Tudhope nails dream start in Paralympics medal hunt

Eyeing his first Paralympics gold medal, Australian star Ben Tudhope has flaunted fine form in the snowboard cross at the Milan-Cortina Games.

Campbell River's Tyler Turner wins bronze at 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Campbell River's Tyler Turner has added another medal to his decorated Paralympic career, capturing bronze in para snowboard cross at the 2026 Paralympics Winter Games in Cortina, Italy.