Zion Wright Explained

Birth Date:	3 February 1999
Birth Place:	Jupiter, Florida, U.S.
Occupation:	Professional skateboarder
Country:	United States
Sport:	Skateboarding
Position:	Regular footed
Rank:	5th in Park; 183rd in Street (June 2021)^[1]
Event:	Park, street
League Type:	Pro tour(s)
Turnedpro:	2017

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]

Early life

Wright grew up in Jupiter, Florida. 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.

Skateboarding career

Videos

In 2011, Wright had a part in Florida Daze by Mikey Glover, skating to Houdini by Foster The People.^[3] Wright also had parts in the 2013, Florida Daze 2 and the 2015, Florida Daze 3.^[4] In 2017, Wright had a part in the Thrasher - Am Scramble 2017 video and in the Real skateboards, By Any Means video.

Competitions

• 2018 - 1st Place: 2018 Vans Park Series Pro Tour - Huntington Beach, CA^[5]
• 2018 - 2nd Place: Simple Session - Tallinn, Estonia^[6]
• 2016 - 3rd Place: Tampa Am - Florida
• 2016 - 1st Place: PHXAM presented by Vans - Phoenix, AZ^[7]
• 2016 - 2nd Place: Boardr Am - Vista, CA
• 2015 - 1st Place: Harvest Jam Sponsored Finals - Tampa, FL
• 2015 - 5th Place: Damn Am Select Series New York City Finals - New York City, NY
• 2015 - 6th Place: Damn Am Costa Mesa Finals - Costa Mesa, CA
• 2014 - 1st Place: Harvest Jam Sponsored Finals - Tampa, FL
• 2014 - 1st Place: Back to School Bash Sponsored Finals

Sponsors

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.^[8]

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]

External links

• Zion Wright at Skatepark of Tampa
• Zion Wright at The Boardr
• Zion Wright Isn't Worried About Skater of the Year at Vice

Notes and References

1. Web site: Olympic World Skateboarding Rankings – Park, Male . . August 5, 2021 . en . June 30, 2021.
2. Web site: Zion Wright . Red Bull . en.
3. Web site: Florida Daze skate video soundtrack - Video by Mikey Glover Skatevideosite . skatevideosite.com . March 22, 2019.
4. Web site: Zion Wright skater profile. Online skate videos and video parts by Zion Wright. Skatevideosite . skatevideosite.com . March 22, 2019.
5. Web site: Wildcard Zion Wright Celebrates First Vans Park Series Victory . Vans US Open of Surfing July 28 to August 5, 2018 Huntington Beach, California . en . March 22, 2019.
6. Web site: 2nd place skate run Simple Session 2019 . Red Bull TV . en . March 22, 2019.
7. Web site: 2016 Final Round Results . phxam.com . en-US . March 22, 2019.
8. Web site: Zion Wright Profile Bio: Ranking, Photos, Video Global Rank: 22nd Overall . Meronek . Rob . TheBoardr . March 22, 2019.
9. Web site: USA Skateboarding Olympic Team Announced . Transworld Skateboarding.