Para-snowboarding pioneer Tyler Mosher hopes to help ‘create a legacy’

Para-snowboarding pioneer Tyler Mosher hopes to help ‘create a legacy’
Tyler Mosher overcame a broken back to bring para-snowboarding to the world, and now has eyes on Paralympic gold.

Toronto, ON – Feb 28, 2014

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When Tyler Mosher broke his back in nine places during a snowboarding accident in 2000, doctors told him it was unlikely he’d ever walk again.

But Mosher does walk. He even snowboards. And next week, the Whistler-based athlete will be one of four Canadians […]

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Sochi 2014 Canadian Paralympic Committee Announces Team Canada for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games

Sochi 2014 Canadian Paralympic Committee Announces Team Canada for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games
Sochi – Feb 26, 2014

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA, The February 26, 2014 – It is with great anticipation and pride that the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced today the athletes, coaches and staff who make up Team Canada at the Paralympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 will be held from 7 to 16 March.

Canada will take a total of 54 athletes to participate in all sports […]

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As the Olympics close, gear up for the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics

As the Olympics close, gear up for the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics
Sochi – Feb 23, 2014

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The party is not over yet. The Winter Paralympics begin on 7 March so check out this quick guide to what you can expect.

The Winter Olympics may be coming to a close in Sochi, Russia, but fear not sports fans for the Winter Paralympics start in just 12 days.

Around 570 athletes from 45 countries are expected to take part in […]

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This snowboarder broke his back in nine places and is now going for gold at the Sochi Paralympics

This snowboarder broke his back in nine places and is now going for gold at the Sochi Paralympics
UBC, Vancouver BC – Feb 14, 2014

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Tyler Mosher shattered his back snowboarding in Whistler 14 years ago. He was told he would live in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Not only did he learn to walk again, but in March the Canadian will compete in para-snowboarding at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. […]

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Snowboard World Cup heads to Copper Mountain

Snowboard World Cup heads to Copper Mountain
Canadian Olympic Team Official Website – Jan 17, 2014

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The world’s top 10 riders gather in Colorado beginning on Friday (17 January) for the opening World Cup of the year, with less than 50 days to go until the debut of para-snowboard cross at Sochi 2014.

With less than 50 days to go until the debut of para-snowboard cross at Sochi 2014, the world’s best snowboarders are in Copper Mountain, Colorado […]

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Athletes nominated to the 2014 National Para Snowboard team

Snowboarders looking forward to competing for the first time at the Paralympic Games
Vancouver, BC – July 25, 2013

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Canada Snowboard has named four athletes to its 2014 Para National Team. The athletes will make history by competing in the first ever snowboard event at the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The sport was officially added to the 2014 Paralympics Games in May 2012 after years of effort on the part of Canada Snowboard and the […]