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 September 29, 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 23, 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 . December 20, 2022 . . April 20, 2016.
  2. News: Jasser Akle . Zion Clark, el atleta que nació sin piernas y sin excusas . December 20, 2022 . cnnespanol.cnn.com . . August 6, 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 . December 20, 2022 . . February 4, 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 . December 20, 2022 . . November 7, 2021.
  6. News: Jen Murphy . How Zion Clark, Fastest Man on Two Hands, Aims to Conquer MMA, Olympics and Paralympics . December 20, 2022 . . December 18, 2022.
  7. News: Sara Butler . Zion Clark, a San Diego wrestler and track star, is going for the gold . December 20, 2022 . PB Monthly . July 7, 2021.
  8. News: Brooke Kato . Nadine DeNinno . Zion Clark, 'fastest man on two hands' Guinness record-holder, isn't slowing down . December 20, 2022 . . September 29, 2022.
  9. News: Julian Kimble . No Athlete Has Ever Made the Paralympics and the Olympics. Zion Clark Could Change That . December 20, 2022 . Men's Health. January 6, 2022.
  10. News: Doug Fernandes . 'I have absolutely no fear': Even without legs, Zion Clark walks the walk . December 20, 2022 . . October 27, 2021.
  11. News: Eddie Strait . Netflix's 'Zion' is a powerful, emotional documentary . December 20, 2022 . . August 11, 2018.
  12. News: Alex Tichenor . Netflix to show film on wrestler from Massillon . December 20, 2022 . . August 10, 2018 . B1, B8 . Newspapers.com.
  13. News: Alex Tichenor . Massillon wrestler born without legs goes national on Ellen . December 20, 2022 . The Independent. May 3, 2019.
  14. News: Bindery's Documentary Short, ZION, Wins Two Emmys . December 20, 2022 . lbbonline.com . May 23, 2019.
  15. News: George M. Thomas . 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel' on HBO recognizes unique story of Massillon's Zion Clark . May 26, 2023 . The Repository. May 24, 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 . August 4, 2023 . Peoplemag . en.
  18. News: No excuses: Kent State Tuscarawas wrestler Zion Clark overcoming obstacles . December 20, 2022 . . December 20, 2017.
  19. News: Ryan Gaydos . Zion Clark, MMA fighter born without legs, wins first pro fight . December 20, 2022 . . December 18, 2022.
  20. Justin Barrasso . Zion Clark, Born Without Legs, Makes Impressive MMA Debut . December 20, 2022 . . December 19, 2022.

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