Ty Walker facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Taylor Riley Walker |
| Born | March 3, 1997 Smithtown, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Bachelor of Sciences |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Occupation | Professional Athlete |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Weight | 115 pounds (52 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Snowboarding |
| Coached by | Bill Enos, Dave 'Danger' Boldwin |
| Retired | Retired |
Taylor Riley Walker (born March 3, 1997) is an amazing American snowboarder. She is better known by her childhood nickname, Ty Walker.
Ty was born in Smithtown, New York, and later lived in Stowe, Vermont, in the United States. She is famous for her skills on the snowboard.
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Ty Walker's Snowboarding Career
Ty Walker has had an exciting career as a professional snowboarder. She achieved many great things at a young age.
Representing the USA at the Olympics
Ty competed for the United States at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. This was a huge moment for her, as it's a dream for many athletes to go to the Olympics.
Making History in Big Air
Later in 2014, Ty made history! She won the very first World Cup event for Women's Big Air snowboarding. Big Air is an exciting event where snowboarders perform amazing tricks after launching off a large jump. This event later became part of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Youngest Red Bull Athlete
Ty Walker also holds a special record. She is the youngest athlete ever to be sponsored by Red Bull. This company supports many top athletes around the world. Being sponsored by them at such a young age shows how talented she was.
Education and Life After Snowboarding
Even with her busy snowboarding career, Ty also focused on her education.
Studying at Brown University
In the fall of 2015, Ty started studying at Brown University. Brown is a well-known university in the United States. She graduated in 2020. While at Brown, she studied biology. Her studies focused on pre-medical courses, which means she was preparing for a career in medicine.
