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Archive Home > 2007 > April > 04 > Teen boarder: routine fall, tragic result

Teen boarder: routine fall, tragic result

Promising MBSEF athlete remains paralyzed in Reno

By Mark Morical / The Bulletin
April 4, 2007

Tyler Eklund was excelling as a young snowboarder, preparing to compete in a national championship during his first season of competitive boarding.

But the 14-year-old Bend boy's burgeoning career was cut tragically short Sunday, when he fell during a practice run for the USA Snowboard....

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