Chaz Ortiz

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Chaz Ortiz (born May 4, 1994) is an American professional skateboarder. As of 2017, he is ranked the 23rd skateboarder globally and the 13th in street skating. [1] In 2012, he gained recognition as the youngest person to place first in the Dew Tour Championship. [2]

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Life and career

Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Ortiz had a knack for skateboards when he received his first one from his cousin at age six. Although acquired his interest at a young age, his real competitive upbringing was in the footsteps of his dad; Mark Ortiz, through wrestling.

Ortiz became the state wrestling champion at age 11 but went back to skateboarding in time to prepare for the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, where he finished in first place at age 13. [3] The same year, he took the second-place spot in the Volcom Damn Am contest, behind Scott DeCenzo.

Ortiz obtained his professional status at age 14 through Zoo York, after finishing in 6th place at Zoo York's Am Getting Paid 2006 Street Finals. Since then, he has been regularly finishing in the top tier of many events and has been selected to compete in Street League Skateboarding with the best skaters around the world. [4]

Ortiz is featured in the video game Tony Hawk: Shred. [5] He is of mixed Mexican and Irish ancestry. [6]

Sponsorship

Chaz Ortiz turned pro at the age of 14 through Zoo York, and has since then accumulated sponsorships from Zoo York, [7] DGK, Ricta Wheels, Krux Trucks, Mob Grip, Bronson Bearings, Shapes Wax, Uprise Skateshop, Ethika, and OC Ramps. [2]

Contest history

Event - 2017DateContestantsPlacing
Street League Chicago PrelimsAugust2515
X Games Minneapolis Men's Street FinalsJuly104
X Games Minneapolis Street PrelimsJuly166
Dew Tour Pro Street QualifiersJune2318
Event - 2016DateContestantsPlacing
Street League NYC QualifiersAugust2310 [1]
2016 SLS Pro Open BarcelonaMay 2187
Event - 2015DateContestantsPlacing
Tampa Pro 2015 FinalsMarch125
Tampa Pro 2015 Semi-FinalsMarch 22326
Tampa Pro 2015 QualifiersMarch 216721
Event - 2014DateContestantsPlacing
Tampa Pro 2014 FinalsMarch 23122
Tampa Pro 2014 Semi-FinalsMarch 23333
Tampa Pro 2014 QualifiersMarch 22725
Tampa Pro 2014 Silver Trucks Best Trick ContestMarch 2154
Event - 2013DateContestantsPlacing
Street League Finals - BrazilApril 21215
Street League Prelims - BrazilApril 1985
Tampa Pro 2013 FinalsMarch 24123
Tampa Pro 2013 Semi-FinalsMarch 24323
Tampa Pro 2013 QualifiersMarch 23644
Event - 2012DateContestantsPlacing
Dew Tour Street Finals Round 1October 20129
Dew Tour Street Semi-FinalsOctober 20301
Street League Newark, NJ 2012August 2683
Street League Glendale, AZ 2012July 152411
XGames Street 2012July 1204
Street League Ontario 2012June 15242
Street League Kansas City 2012May 19233
Tampa Pro 2012 Street QualifiersMarch 26771
Tampa Pro 2012 Street FinalsMarch 26122
Event - 2011DateContestantsPlacing
Street League New Jersey, August 2011August 2764
X Games 17 StreetJuly 2954
Street League Arizona, July 2011July 17109
Street League Kansas City June 2011June 12203
Street League Seattle May 2011May 8203
Tampa Pro 2011 Street Semi-FinalsMarch 13328
Tampa Pro 2011 Street FinalsMarch 13127
Tampa Pro 2011 Silver Best TrickMarch 1353
Tampa Pro 2011 QualifiersMarch 12864
Event - 2010DateContestantsPlacing
Street League: Las Vegas, Nevada FinalsSept 25214
Street League: Ontario, California FinalsSept 15222
SLS World Tour: Ontario, CanadaSept 1122
SLS World Tour: Glendale, ArizonaAugust 28246
Street League: Glendale, Arizona FinalsAugust 28226
Tampa Pro 2010 Street Semi-FinalsMarch 14333
Tampa Pro 2010 Street FinalsMarch 141210
Tampa Pro 2010 Street QualifiersMarch 12828
Event - 2009DateContestantsPlacing
XGames Street EliminationJuly 31156
Dew Tour Park FinalsJuly 25124
Maloof Money Cup Pro Street Semi-FinalsJuly 122914
Maloof Money Cup Pro Street QualifiersJuly 10334
Tampa Pro 2009 Street Semi-FinalsMarch 22343
Tampa Pro 2009 Street FinalsMarch 22123
Tampa Pro 2009 Street QualifiersMarch 21727
Event - 2008DateContestantsPlacing
Damn Am Minneapolis 2008 Street Semi-FinalsJune 8286
Damn Am Minneapolis 2008 Street FinalsJune 8122
Damn Am Minneapolis 2008 Street QualifiersJune 7937
Phoenix Am 2008 Street Semi-FinalsApril 6359
Phoenix Am 2008 Street FinalsApril 6112
Phoenix Am 2008 Street QualifiersApril 51123
Tampa Am 2008 Street FinalsJan 20126
Tampa Am 2008 Street Semi-FinalsJan 20353
Event - 2007DateContestantsPlacing
Damn Am Costa Mesa 2007 FinalsOct 28132
Damn Am Costa Mesa 2007 Semi-FinalsOct 28303
Damn Am Costa Mesa 2007 Friday QualifiersOct 26942
Dew Tour-Play Station Pro: Skate Park PrelimOct 19126
Dew Tour-Play Station Pro: Skate Park FinalsOct 19126
Damn Am Minneapolis 2007 Semi-FinalsJune 10291
Damn Am Minneapolis 2007 FinalsJune 10122
Damn Am Minneapolis 2007 Saturday QualifiersJune 91125
Tampa Am 2007 Sunday Street Semi-FinalJan 213730
Tampa Am 2007 Friday Street QualifiersJan 1911013
Event - 2006DateContestantsPlacing
Damn Am Costa Mesa 2006 Semi-FinalsOct 293616
Damn Am Costa Mesa 2006 Saturday QualifiersOct 281039
Zoo York's Am Getting Paid 2006 Street FinalsSept 24156
Zoo York's Am Getting Paid 2006 Street Semi-FinalsSept 243919
Phoenix Am 2006 QualifiersApril 111359
Phoenix Am 2006 Eliminator Semi-FinalsMarch 253513
Phoenix Am 2006 Street QualifiersMarch 2410914
Event - 2005DateContestantsPlacing
Damn Am Costa Mesa 2005 Friday QualifiersOct 289046
Damn Am Minneapolis 2005 Street QualifiersJune 1111643
Event - 2004DateContestantsPlacing
Damn Am Minneapolis 2003 Street QualifiersSept 207544 [4]

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