US snowboarder wins Olympic bronze after severe trampoline injury

Jake Canter, who suffered a severe head injury in a trampoline accident as a 13-year-old, won Olympic slopestyle bronze at age 22 after a lengthy recovery.

Jake Canter, a 22-year-old American snowboarder, won Olympic bronze in slopestyle while competing in Italy. He was told as a 13-year-old, after a trampoline accident, that he should not snowboard again. The injury led to an extended recovery and rehabilitation before he returned to competition. On the day of the final he landed a 1980-degree spin on his last run to secure third place. Key details: - He suffered a severe head injury in a trampoline accident at age 13 and underwent a prolonged recovery that included a coma and rehabilitation. - Medical advice at the time said he should not return to snowboarding. - At age 22, Canter earned Olympic slopestyle bronze after landing the day's only 1980-degree spin on his final run; judges confirmed his podium finish after deliberation. - The slopestyle course had drawn criticism for its rail section and the spacing of jumps during the week; Su Yiming won gold and Taiga Hasegawa took silver. Summary: Canter's medal highlights a return to elite competition after a serious childhood injury and a long recovery. Undetermined at this time.