Canter was told by doctors at 13 that he would never snowboard again after a trampoline accident fractured his skull in four places, left him in a coma, and caused hearing loss. He defied the prognosis, relearning to walk and talk after surgery and therapy.
At the Beijing 2022 Games, Canter landed a 1980‑degree spin on his final run, earning a score that secured him the bronze medal in slopestyle. The win capped a dramatic comeback and sent a message that perseverance can overcome even the most dire medical predictions.