Zion Clark Explained

Zion Clark
Birth Name:Zion Zachariah Daniels
Birth Date:29 September 1997
Birth Place:Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Alma Mater:Kent State University
Height:3 ft 2 in
Weight:110 lb

Zion Zachariah Clark (born 29 September 1997) is an American wrestler, professional mixed martial artist, and wheelchair racer.[1] [2] [3] Clark was born without legs due to a rare disorder called Caudal regression syndrome.[4] [5] He attended Kent State University at Tuscarawas, Ohio, where he was a member of the wrestling team.[6] [7] Clark was named the "fastest man on two hands” by the Guinness Book of World Records.[8]

Personal life

Clark grew up in Ohio's foster care system and was adopted.[9] Clark is featured in the 2018 documentary Zion,[10] [11] which was an official selection for the Sundance Film Festival and was later featured on Netflix.[12] [13] The documentary won two Emmys at the 40th annual Sports Emmy Awards.[14] On May 23rd, 2023, he also featured on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.[15] In 2023, he also made an appearance on America's Got Talent and showed off his athletic abilities to the judges. He advanced to next stage, receiving four yeses and he was eliminated in the top 5 of the semifinals.[16] [17]

Career

Wrestling

During his freshman and sophomore years at Massillon Washington High School, Clark had no wins in wrestling. However, he increased his training during his junior season, and in his senior season compiled a 33–15 record. He then attended Kent State University, where he competed in wrestling and wheelchair racing.[18]

Mixed martial arts career

Clark made his professional debut, for Gladiator Challenge: Seasons Beatings, on December 17, 2022, against Eugene Murray. He won the fight via a unanimous decision.[19] [20]

Notes and References

  1. News: Michael F. McElroy . Rise above . 20 December 2022 . . 20 April 2016.
  2. News: Jasser Akle . Zion Clark, el atleta que nació sin piernas y sin excusas . 20 December 2022 . cnnespanol.cnn.com . . 6 August 2021 . Spanish.
  3. News: Born without legs, Zion Clark is now a wrestler, MMA fighter and Olympic hopeful. Ben. Church. CNN. December 8, 2023.
  4. News: Keely Cat-Wells . Zion Clark The 24-Year-Old Guinness World Record Holder Impacts Millions . 20 December 2022 . . 4 February 2022.
  5. News: Rachel Hosie . The man who holds the world record for hand walking was born without legs. Here's how he trains for a powerful and strong upper body . 20 December 2022 . . 7 November 2021.
  6. News: Jen Murphy . How Zion Clark, Fastest Man on Two Hands, Aims to Conquer MMA, Olympics and Paralympics . 20 December 2022 . . 18 December 2022.
  7. News: Sara Butler . Zion Clark, a San Diego wrestler and track star, is going for the gold . 20 December 2022 . PB Monthly . 7 July 2021.
  8. News: Brooke Kato . Nadine DeNinno . Zion Clark, 'fastest man on two hands' Guinness record-holder, isn't slowing down . 20 December 2022 . . 29 September 2022.
  9. News: Julian Kimble . No Athlete Has Ever Made the Paralympics and the Olympics. Zion Clark Could Change That . 20 December 2022 . Men's Health. 6 January 2022.
  10. News: Doug Fernandes . 'I have absolutely no fear': Even without legs, Zion Clark walks the walk . 20 December 2022 . . 27 October 2021.
  11. News: Eddie Strait . Netflix's 'Zion' is a powerful, emotional documentary . 20 December 2022 . . 11 August 2018.
  12. News: Alex Tichenor . Netflix to show film on wrestler from Massillon . 20 December 2022 . . 10 August 2018 . B1, B8 . Newspapers.com.
  13. News: Alex Tichenor . Massillon wrestler born without legs goes national on Ellen . 20 December 2022 . The Independent. 3 May 2019.
  14. News: Bindery's Documentary Short, ZION, Wins Two Emmys . 20 December 2022 . lbbonline.com . 23 May 2019.
  15. News: George M. Thomas . 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel' on HBO recognizes unique story of Massillon's Zion Clark . 26 May 2023 . The Repository. 24 May 2023.
  16. News: Zion Clark of Canton eliminated from 'America's Got Talent,' despite 'amazing' performance. Ryan. Haidet. Dave. DeNatale. WKYC. September 12, 2023.
  17. Web site: 'AGT': Man Born with Condition That Left Him with No Legs Shares Inspiring Story of Resilience During Audition . 2023-08-04 . Peoplemag . en.
  18. News: No excuses: Kent State Tuscarawas wrestler Zion Clark overcoming obstacles . 20 December 2022 . . 20 December 2017.
  19. News: Ryan Gaydos . Zion Clark, MMA fighter born without legs, wins first pro fight . 20 December 2022 . . 18 December 2022.
  20. Justin Barrasso . Zion Clark, Born Without Legs, Makes Impressive MMA Debut . 20 December 2022 . . 19 December 2022.

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