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An Olympic medalist and 13-time X Games winner suffered serious head injuries after a stunt went wrong.
Nyjah Huston, who won bronze at Paris 2024, said he suffered a fractured skull and socket eye.
“A stark reminder of how death-defying skating on massive rails can be…” Huston wrote in an Instagram post, which included a photo of himself in a hospital bed. “Take it one day at a time. I hope you had a better New Years than I did. We live to fight another day.”
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Nyjah Huston of the United States competes in the men’s street prelims during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at La Concorde 3. (Jack Gruber/USA TODAY Sports)
The post also featured Huston being treated by first responders and friends, along with another photo showing a large black and blue mark on Huston’s eye.
Numerous skating legends showed their support for Huston, who is considered one of the best skateboarders in the United States today.
Nyjah Huston of Team USA reacts at the Skateboarding Men’s Street Prelims on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Urban Sports Park on July 25, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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“Watched @nyjah grow up to be one of the best skaters to ever do it and it amazes me how much grit this kid has,” Shaun White shared on his Instagram story via the Pro Football Network. “You have this brother. Heal quickly!”
Even Tony Hawk shared greetings on Huston’s Instagram post.
“Heavy. Stay strong; we know you’ll be back,” the skateboarding legend wrote.
“Man.. prayers for healing bro!” added Ryan Sheckler.
It is unknown if Huston was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
Nyjah Huston of the United States celebrates during the men’s skateboard street final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Huston has seven gold medals and five silvers at world championships. He hasn’t competed since the 2024 Olympics, but the California native has his eyes set on the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
