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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 in Paris in 2024, said he suffered a fractured skull and eye socket.
“A harsh reminder of how challenging skating on huge rails can be…” Huston wrote in an Instagram post that included a photo of himself in a hospital bed. “Taking it one day at a time. I hope everyone had a better new year 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 preliminaries during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics at La Concorde 3. (Jack Gruber/USA TODAY Sports)
The post also showed 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 skaters in the United States today.
Nyjah Huston of Team USA reacts in the Men’s Street Skateboarding 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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“I’ve watched @nyjah become one of the best skaters to ever skate and I’m amazed at the amount of grit this kid has,” Shaun White shared on his Instagram Story, via Pro Football Network. “You have this brother. Heal quickly!”
Even Tony Hawk shared well wishes on Huston’s Instagram post.
“Heavy. Stay strong; we know you’ll be back,” the skate legend wrote.
“Man…prayers for brother’s healing!” 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 skateboarding street final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Huston has seven gold and five silver medals 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.
