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American professional skateboarder (born 1994)

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]

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 throu