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Birth name | Zion Zachariah Daniels |
Born | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | 29 September 1997
Alma mater | Kent State University |
Height | 3 ft 2 in (97 cm) [1] |
Weight | 110 lb (50 kg) |
Zion Zachariah Clark (born 29 September 1997) is an American wrestler, professional mixed martial artist, and wheelchair racer. [2] [3] [4] Clark was born without legs due to a rare disorder called Caudal regression syndrome. [5] [6] He attended Kent State University at Tuscarawas, Ohio, where he was a member of the wrestling team. [7] [8] Clark was named the "fastest man on two hands” by the Guinness Book of World Records. [1]
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]
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]
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]
Personal information | |
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Birth name | Zion Zachariah Daniels |
Born | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | 29 September 1997
Alma mater | Kent State University |
Height | 3 ft 2 in (97 cm) [1] |
Weight | 110 lb (50 kg) |
Zion Zachariah Clark (born 29 September 1997) is an American wrestler, professional mixed martial artist, and wheelchair racer. [2] [3] [4] Clark was born without legs due to a rare disorder called Caudal regression syndrome. [5] [6] He attended Kent State University at Tuscarawas, Ohio, where he was a member of the wrestling team. [7] [8] Clark was named the "fastest man on two hands” by the Guinness Book of World Records. [1]
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]
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]
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]