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Tyler Tardi

Tyler Tardi is a Canadian curler from British Columbia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tyler N. Tardi is a Canadian curler from British Columbia. He won gold at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics, back-to-back World Junior Curling Championships in 2018 and 2019, and an Olympic gold medal as an alternate for Canada’s men’s curling team at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Early life and junior career

Tyler Tardi was born in Richmond, British Columbia, and grew up in British Columbia. He began curling as a child and became a prominent junior curler, winning the Canadian junior title three times in a row.

International junior success

Tardi won gold at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in the mixed team event and placed fourth in mixed doubles. He later won world junior gold medals in 2018 and 2019 after competing in the 2017, 2018, and 2019 championships.

Men’s curling career

After his junior career, Tardi moved into men’s curling and joined higher-level teams on the competitive circuit. He played with Team Koe and later joined Team Jacobs as an alternate.

Olympic career

Tardi made his Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. He won gold with Canada’s men’s team as the alternate.

Key facts

  • Tardi won gold for Canada at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer.
  • He won consecutive World Junior Curling Championships in 2018 and 2019.
  • At the 2026 Winter Olympics, he won gold as the alternate on Canada’s men’s curling team.
  • He competed for Team Canada at the 2025 World Curling Championships, where the team won bronze, and at the 2025 Pan Continental Curling Championships, where the team won gold.
  • He has curled out of British Columbia and later played based in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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Canadian context

Tardi is relevant to Canadian sports readers as a Canadian Olympic and world junior champion curler who has represented Canada in multiple international events.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tyler Tardi?
Tyler Tardi is a Canadian curler from British Columbia who has won medals at the Youth Olympics, World Juniors, and the Winter Olympics.
When was Tyler Tardi born?
He was born on August 10, 1998.
What are Tyler Tardi’s biggest achievements?
His major achievements include Youth Olympic gold in 2016, World Junior gold in 2018 and 2019, and Olympic gold in 2026.
What position does Tyler Tardi play?
He has competed as a skip, third, and alternate in different stages of his curling career.
Which Olympic team did Tyler Tardi play for in 2026?
He was the alternate for Canada’s men’s curling team at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Where is Tyler Tardi from?
He was born in Richmond, British Columbia, and is originally from the Cloverdale/Langley area of British Columbia.

References

  1. Olympic.cahttps://olympic.ca/team-canada/tyler-tardi/
    Supports: Birthplace, hometown, residence, sport, Olympic gold in 2026, Youth Olympic gold in 2016, World Junior results, 2025 World Championships bronze, 2025 Pan Continental gold
  2. Olympediahttps://www.olympedia.org/athletes/2301253
    Supports: Date and place of birth, Olympic and Youth Olympic participation and medals, affiliation
  3. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Tardi
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, original hometown, and 2026 Olympic gold medal as alternate
  4. CBC Sportshttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/curling/tyler-tardi-curling-world-junior-gold-1.5031301
    Supports: 2018 World Junior gold and back-to-back world junior titles
  5. CBC Sportshttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/curling/tyler-tardi-canadian-junior-curling-championship-1.4995369
    Supports: Three straight Canadian junior titles
  6. North Delta Reporterhttps://northdeltareporter.com/2026/02/17/video-b-c-curler-makes-olympic-debut/
    Supports: Olympic debut, Langley connection, youth and junior achievements