Zeb Powell
Snowboard
North Carolina
Ask Zeb
How would you describe yourself as an athlete?
Dynamic, spontaneous, unique, hard-working.
What is something you want to accomplish that you haven’t yet?
Produce a proper video part.
If you could spend a day with any other Smith athlete, who would it be and why?
I'd like to spend a day with Scott Stevens just because he's fun, positive, and supports everyone.
Zeb Powell is a professional snowboarder who grew up in North Carolina. When he's not on the hill, he's working on making snowboarding more inclusive.
Accolades
- First black gold medalist athlete at the 2020 X-Games at the age of 20, Knuckle Huck Event
- Silver at the 2023 X-Games, Knuckle Huck Event
- YouTube video series Planet Zebulon
- Works with the "Chill Foundation" and "Hoods to Woods" foundations that help give youth access to snowboarding
