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Nyjah Huston Suffers Fractured Skull in Skate Accident
6 Jan
Summary
- Nyjah Huston sustained a fractured skull and eye socket during a skateboarding fall.
- The Olympic bronze medalist shared his injuries on Instagram following New Year's.
- Fellow athletes like Tony Hawk offered messages of support for his recovery.
Professional skateboarder Nyjah Huston is on the path to recovery following a severe skateboarding accident that left him with a fractured skull and eye socket. The incident occurred recently in Tempe, Arizona, during a trick that went awry, prompting Huston to share graphic images of his injuries on social media.
Despite the serious nature of his injuries, Huston expressed resilience, stating he was "taking it one day at a time" and "living to fight another day." The skateboarding community rallied around him, with notable figures like Tony Hawk and fellow Olympian Gustavo Ribeiro sending messages of support and encouragement for his return to the sport.
Huston, a three-time Olympian, has his sights set on the 2028 Los Angeles Games. While the extent to which his injuries will impact his training remains unclear, his dedication to the sport is evident. Born in Northern California, Huston has achieved significant success, including multiple gold medals at the SLS World Championships and X Games.
