Zion Wright
American skateboarder From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American skateboarder From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zion Wright (born February 3, 1999) is a regular-footed American skateboarder.[2] In 2019, Wright solidified himself as one of the newest generation's stars after being named a member of the USA Skateboarding Team.[2]
Wright at X Games Chiba 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 3, 1999 Jupiter, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional skateboarder |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Skateboarding |
| Position | Regular footed |
| Rank | 5th in Park; 183rd in Street (June 2021)[1] |
| Event(s) | Park, street |
| Pro tour(s) |
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| Turned pro | 2017 |
Wright grew up in Jupiter, Florida.[3] He first started skateboarding at the age of 4 and quickly became a respected skateboarder in his home state of Florida. At the age of 16, Wright moved from his hometown to Los Angeles, California in hopes of advancing his skateboarding career. The move seemed to pay off as Wright went pro for Real Skateboards in November 2017.
In 2011, Wright had a part in Florida Daze by Mikey Glover, skating to Houdini by Foster The People.[4] Wright also had parts in the 2013, Florida Daze 2 and the 2015, Florida Daze 3.[5] In 2017, Wright had a part in the Thrasher - Am Scramble 2017 video and in the Real skateboards, By Any Means video.[5]
As of March 2019, Wright is sponsored by Real, Vans, Red Bull, Thunder, Spitfire, Skatepark of Tampa (SPoT), Bones Bearings, Nixon, Shake Junt, Kreamy Wax, Hot Wheels, Glassy Sunhaters.[3]
Wright is among the 16 members of the inaugural U.S.A Skateboarding National Team announced in March 2019. As part of the team, Wright qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in the Men's Park division.[9]
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