Karen Jonz Explained

Karen Jonz
Birth Name:Karen Jonz Domingos Santos Claudio
Birth Place:Santos, Brazil
Birth Date:29 September 1983
Years Active:2000–present
Height Cm:163
Weight Kg:57
Spouse:Lucas Silveira
Sport:Skateboarding
Event:Vert skateboarding

Karen Jonz Domingos Santos Claudio, known as Karen Jonz (born 29 September 1983), is a Brazilian skateboarder,[1] designer and singer. She won the World Cup Skateboarding four times in the women's vertical class[2] [3] and also won the 2008 X Games women's vert skateboarding competition in Los Angeles.[4]

Biography

Karen was born in Santos in 1985. She moved to Santo André at age 5 and began skating at age 17, an age considered late for skateboarders. In her beginning, she competed in the men's tournaments.[5]

Achievements

X Games

Women's vert

World Cup Skateboarding

Women's vert- won 2006, 2008, 2013 and 2014.

Personal life

Jonz has a bachelor's degree in radio and television production and is also a fashion designer. She has a label named "Monstra Maçã"[7]

Jonz married Lucas Silveira, vocalist for the band Fresno. They have a daughter.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Pro chat: Karen Jonz, skater. Cooler. 2017-05-14. en-US.
  2. Web site: World Cup Skateboarding. Toutolmin. Jason. www.wcsk8.com. en-gb. 2017-05-14.
  3. News: Brasileira Karen Jonz é tetracampeã mundial no skate vertical: "É tetraaa". globoesporte.com. 2017-05-14. pt-br.
  4. Web site: International Skateboarding Federation - Karen Jonz. www.internationalskateboardingfederation.com. en-gb. 2017-05-14.
  5. Web site: A brasileirinha menina entre os monstros do skate - iG Jovem / Notícia - IG. jovem.ig.com.br. 2017-05-14.
  6. Web site: X Games 16 Women’s Vert Finals PRETTY TOUGH™. www.prettytough.com. en-US. 2017-05-14.
  7. Web site: Studio Cria. Studio Cria. 2017-05-16.
  8. News: Nasce a filha de Lucas Silveira e Karen Jonz Capricho. 2016-01-29. CAPRICHO. 2017-05-16. pt-BR.