Mark Zupan Biography

Mark Zupan is a wheelchair rugby player and the captain of the United States wheelchair rugby team which competed in the Paralympic Games in 2004.

He is best known for his appearance in the 2005 film Murderball. Zupan was also a part of the 2008 United States gold-winning team at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games.

Mark Zupan Age

Mark is 46 years old as of 2021. Mark was born on 20 May 1975, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He celebrates his birthday every 20 of May every year.

Mark Zupan Height and Weight

Mark stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Mark Zupan Education

He played varsity football and soccer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, earning him a scholarship to Florida Atlantic University.

Mark Zupan Family, Parents, and Siblings

Zupan was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Thomas and Linda Zupan. However, details pertaining to his siblings as well as his other relatives are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Mark Zupan Wife, Husband, and Children

Mark is a married man. He is the loving husband of Morgan Zupan. However, there is no known information about the couple having kids. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Mark Zupan Salary

Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will be updated as soon as it has been made publicly available.

Mark Zupan Net Worth

Mark has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a wheelchair rugby player. Through his various sources of income, Zupan has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Mark Zupan Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mark.

Mark Zupan Wiki

Full Names: Mark Zupan
Popular As: Mark
Gender: Male
Occupation / Profession: wheelchair rugby player
Nationality: American
Race / Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christian
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Mark Zupan Birthday

Age / How Old?: 46 years old as of 2021
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Birth: 20 May 1975
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Birthday: 20 May

Mark Zupan Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Available
Height / How Tall?: Not Available
Weight: Not Known
Eye Color: Not Available
Hair Color: Not Available
Shoe Size: Not Available
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Mark Zupan Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Thomas Zupan
Mother: Linda Zupan
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
Marital Status: Married
Dating /Wife: Morgan Zupan
Children: not known

Mark Zupan Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $ 2 million
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: Wheelchair Rugby Player

Mark Zupan Paralyzing accident

After a soccer game on October 14, 1993, Zupan got drunk with teammates at a bar and then crawled into the back of friend Chris Igoe’s truck to sleep. Sometime later Igoe left the bar unaware that Zupan was asleep in the back.

Driving drunk, Igoe spun out and Zupan was thrown from the pickup bed, over a fence, and into a canal, where he held onto a branch for 14 hours until being discovered by a passerby.

He went into hypothermia and became paralyzed as a result of the accident. Zupan has incomplete quadriplegia and is able to walk for short distances with crutches.

Mark Zupan Career

Wheelchair rugby career

After his accident, Zupan graduated from Georgia Tech, became a two-time quad rugby national champion, the 2004 quad rugby player of the year. He was a member of the bronze medal-winning U.S. team at the 2004 Summer Paralympics, and the gold medal-winning team at the 2008 Games. He is a resident of Austin, Texas.

When asked if he would “turn back the clock on that day”, Zupan answered “No, I don’t think so. My injury has led me to opportunities and experiences and friendships I would never have had before. And it has taught me about myself. In some ways, it’s the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Media personality

Zupan was featured as a customer in TLC’s Miami Ink during the first season. Parts of his documentary were shown as background information.

He was depicted in an episode of the claymation series Celebrity Deathmatch in a match against Chris Pontius; he won.

In August 2007, Zupan’s team “Superman’s Crip-Tonite” placed second in the Red Bull Flugtag event in Austin, Texas. For their efforts, they won a $3,000 prize. Zupan’s Flugtag adventure was chronicled in an ESPN.com story by writer Mary Buckheit.

He was also in the movie Jackass Number Two, in a skit called “Lake Jump”, where his wheelchair was rigged up with carbon dioxide tanks and pushed off a ramp by Chris Pontius. Before taking off, the tanks triggered, launching him off of the ramp and into the lake.

Zupan was featured in a 2008 episode of 30 Days in which former NFL athlete Ray Crockett used a wheelchair for 30 days and at one point attempted to play wheelchair rugby.

In the second season of the television show Friday Night Lights, Zupan appeared briefly in the episode “Bad Ideas” as Steve, a friend who accompanies the character Jason Street to a doctor appointment.

In the first season of Nitro Circus, he made a brief appearance in episode 11. He was seen being taped to a sled and rode down a hill before crashing.

Bibliography

Zupan’s autobiography GIMP: When Life Deals You a Crappy Hand, You Can Fold—or You Can Play (ISBN 0-06-112768-X) was published by HarperCollins on October 17, 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mark Zupan

Who is Mark?

Mark is a wheelchair rugby player and the captain of the United States wheelchair rugby team which competed in the Paralympic Games in 2004.

He is best known for his appearance in the 2005 film Murderball. Zupan was also a part of the 2008 United States gold-winning team at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games.

How old is Mark?

Mark was born on 20 May 1975, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

How tall is Mark?

Mark stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Is Mark married?

How much is Mark worth?

Mark has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a wheelchair rugby player. Through his various sources of income, Zupan has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

How much does Mark make?