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Zion was born with a condition called Caudal Regression Syndrome...born with no legs. His birth mother's inability to care for him, Zion was immediately thrust into the foster care system. Over the course of the next 16 years Zion moved numerous times and found himself in a variety of circumstances and environments...many of them unfavorable.There were situations when Zion was mentally abused, physically bullied, and underfed...but he remained optimistic (faith in God). Being physically different from others didn't help, but Zion used a positive mindset, gracious demeanor, and diligent study habits to make friends and excel academically. Zion was introduced to the sport of wrestling while in elementary school, but initially didn't fare very well for several years. Upon entering Massillon High School, Zion met Coach Gil Donahue who recognized his passion for the sport and relentless work ethic. Over the next 3 years Zion improved his wrestling technique and hit the weight room like a man possessed. In his senior year, Zion finished the season 33-15 and was one match from qualifying for the D-I Ohio High School State Wrestling Championships. A few months later Zion went on to capture his second high school track wheelchair racing title at the state championships. Zion's efforts hadn't gone unnoticed as a Hollywood producer documented his journey during senior year. The film "Zion" garnered critical acclaim at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival (2018) and global media exposure (it's currently available on Netflix). While Zion attending Kent State, Zion decided to embark on his toughest mission to date, becoming the first American Athlete to compete in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo (2020). The moral of Zion's inspirational story is that things don't always go smoothly in life...but in order to succeed, you must adapt to your individual circumstances. "Be Greater Than" > ...the obstacles you face.