Once Upon a Time:Owen Wright (AUS) has had his eyes set on the Championship Tour (CT) since he was a grom. In this 2014 interview, he describes his early years and what inspires him to compete.
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A Family Affair: Wright discusses what it's like growing up in a surfing family and the support and inspiration he draws from those he's closest to -- especially women's CT sib Tyler Wright.
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The Fall: At the 2013 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Wright suffered a back injury that forced him to miss the rest of the season. The road to recovery wasn't easy, but few doubted that he'd come back stronger than ever.
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The Rise: Two years after his injury at Bells, Wright is back on Tour in a big way. After winning the 2015 Fiji Pro -- scoring two perfect 20-point heats in the process -- he is No. 3 in the world and gunning for his first World Title. Before the Final in Fiji, he discussed his journey from injury to triumph.
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The Fall: At the 2013 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Wright suffered a back injury that forced him to miss the rest of the season. The road to recovery wasn't easy, but few doubted that he'd come back stronger than ever.
Wright's Road to Glory
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Once Upon a Time: Owen Wright (AUS) has had his eyes set on the Championship Tour (CT) since he was a grom. In this 2014 interview, he describes his early years and what inspires him to compete.
A Family Affair: Wright discusses what it's like growing up in a surfing family and the support and inspiration he draws from those he's closest to -- especially women's CT sib Tyler Wright.
The Fall: At the 2013 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Wright suffered a back injury that forced him to miss the rest of the season. The road to recovery wasn't easy, but few doubted that he'd come back stronger than ever.
The Rise: Two years after his injury at Bells, Wright is back on Tour in a big way. After winning the 2015 Fiji Pro -- scoring two perfect 20-point heats in the process -- he is No. 3 in the world and gunning for his first World Title. Before the Final in Fiji, he discussed his journey from injury to triumph.
The Fall: At the 2013 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Wright suffered a back injury that forced him to miss the rest of the season. The road to recovery wasn't easy, but few doubted that he'd come back stronger than ever.