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.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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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.
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.
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.