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We’ve set this Australian Sports Foundation page with the hopes of helping Zack achieve something much larger than himself. 

Zack’s journey has seen him face many personal life changing events. One which saw him being admitted to a Mental Ward Facility after a suicide attempt in 2018. Zack was traveling in his car, at speeds of 180kmh in 60kmh. Upon his discharge, Zack has been on a long, arduous journey of self discovery searching for his life’s purpose. More importantly however, he wants to help others whom may be looking down a spiral of negative mental health like Zack once was. Since 2018, Zack has experimented searching for something that he truly loves, is passionate about & a WHY to fuel what he is doing. Sport truly saved Zack’s life, gave him an identity and something to strive for everyday. This is something he has personally experienced the value of and wants to be an ambassador for the positive change this can bring to people’s lives.

We are looking to raise $15,000. This amount will assist in the 10 weeks he will base himself in Innsbruck, travelling throughout Europe competing at five different locations:

Tyrol - Tirol Austria, Wilder Kaiser MTB Race (C2)

Haiming - Haiming, Austria (HC) 

Dornbirn - Dornbirn, Austria (C1) 

Schladming - Alpentour, Austria (S1) 

Davos - OKK Bike Revolution, Davos (C1)

In 4 different divisions:

Hors Class (HC) - second highest level of racing

Class 1 (C1) - Level beneath HC 

S1 - equivalent to C1 but for stage racing 

Class 2 - Level beneath C1

These 5 races will see him take on some of the worlds best.

Since he was a child, Zack has always dreamt of being a professional sportsperson. Traveling to Austria will be an integral step toward achieving this, as he will be in the vicinity of teams that represent the opportunity of making this dream a reality.

In addition to his racing aspirations, using his story with his personal battles with Mental Health & PTSD, Zack has set out to connect personally & inspire as many people as he can with his journey. Riding To Inspire anyone who has or is going through Mental Health troubles of their own. 

Zack found MTB at the beginning of February, 2023. The improvements as a first year who has never ridden or raced MTB prior to 2023 have been remarkable. Most usually take 6 months before they line up to race, but within a month of riding Zack was lining up for his first race, finishing 18th out of 35 in a Queensland Cross Country Olympic (XCO) event. A huge thank you to his riding coach Dylan Cooper who’s invested a great deal of time and knowledge in his progress. 

The relentless determination 8 months up the road has seen in the 12 races he’s competed in this year. 

• X10 top 7 place finishes
• X3 1st places finishes
• X2 2nd place finishes
• X2 3rd place finishes
• Has been on the podium in all but one race since June 2023. 
• X3 fastest laps
• X3 Overall category & distance wins
• X4 top 6 fastest overall lap times 

In 2024, he looks to start his year off with some local races building into his 2 main races which will be the Australian Championships located in Awaba, NSW on March 16th/17th where he aims to become age group Australian Champion. Also, the Oceania Championships which will be in Queensland, located at Mount Cotton taking on the best riders from this corner of the planet. 

From there, he will continue his preparation for Europe & will be jetting off on April 22nd. 

Full calendar of both Australia before he leaves & Europe available below. 

Australian Calendar:

19th Nov to 21st Jan: Wild West Summer Series 

11th/25th Feb: Summer Sprint Series

16th/17th March XCO Australian Champs

24th March: XCO Oceania Champs

European Calendar: 

5th May - Tirol Austria, Wilder Kaiser MTB Race (C2)

19/20 May - Haiming, Austria (HC) 

2nd or 9th June - Dornbirn, Austria (C1) 

20-23rd June - Alpentour, Austria (C1) 

28-30th June - OKK Bike Revolution, Davos (C1)

If you’re keen to learn more about Zack’s story & want to follow him throughout 2024, please follow Zack on social media and online with the details below.

We understand that these are incredibly difficult times for many families to ask for help from the public. Any donations towards this trip is greatly appreciated. Even if you aren’t able to donate today please help by sharing his campaign!

Instagram: itszwilson24

Website: www.zackwilsonaus.com

Donate with a purpose. 

Thank you.