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Nyjah Huston

Huston in 2015
Personal information
Full name	Nyjah Imani Huston
Born	(1994-11-30) November 30, 1994 (age 30) Davis, California, U.S.
Occupation	Skateboarder and DJ
Years active	2000–present
Height	5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
Weight	165 pounds (75 kg)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Skateboarding
Position	Goofy-footed
Rank	6th
Turned pro	2005
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals	3rd (2024)
Medal record Men's street skateboarding Representing the  United States Olympic Games Bronze 2024 Paris Street World Championships Gold 2010 Street Gold 2012 Newark Street Gold 2014 Newark Street Gold 2017 Los Angeles Street Gold 2018 Rio de Janeiro Street Gold 2019 São Paulo Street Silver 2011 Newark Street Silver 2013 Newark Street Silver 2015 Chicago Street Silver 2016 Los Angeles Street Silver 2020 Rome Street Summer X Games Gold 2011 Los Angeles Street Gold 2012 Los Angeles Real Street Gold 2013 Los Angeles Street Gold 2013 Barcelona Street Gold 2013 Foz do Iguaçu Street Gold 2014 Austin Street Gold 2015 Austin Street Gold 2016 Oslo Street Gold 2018 Minneapolis Street Gold 2018 Sydney Street Gold 2019 Shanghai Street Gold 2019 Minneapolis Street Best Trick Gold 2024 Ventura Street Best Trick Silver 2009 Los Angeles Street Silver 2010 Los Angeles Street Silver 2016 Austin Street Silver 2019 Minneapolis Street Bronze 2012 Los Angeles Street Bronze 2017 Minneapolis Street Bronze 2023 California Street Best Trick

Nyjah Imani Huston, born on November 30, 1994, is a famous American professional skateboarder. He is known as one of the highest-paid skateboarders globally. This is thanks to his many sponsorships and prize winnings.

Nyjah has won many gold medals. He won at the SLS Super Crown World Championship in 2014, 2017, 2019, and 2024. He also has 15 gold medals from the X Games since 2011. In 2024, Nyjah won his first Olympic medal. It was a bronze medal in the men's street event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Many people think Nyjah is one of the greatest skateboarders ever. He is especially known as the best contest street skateboarder of all time.

Early Life and Family

Nyjah Huston was born in Davis, California. His father, Adeyemi, raised him and his siblings in a strict Rastafarian way of life. They were all vegans and were homeschooled by their mother, Kelle.

Nyjah's father was a skateboarder himself. He made Nyjah start skating when he was only five years old. Nyjah has said that his father wanted him to skate every day. In 2004, his parents bought an indoor skate park. This was in Woodland, California, so Nyjah could practice more.

In 2006, his father decided to move the family to Puerto Rico. This caused problems with Nyjah's sponsor, Element Skateboards. He could not join in their events. While in Puerto Rico, his parents separated. His mother moved back to California with his siblings. Nyjah stayed with his father for a year. Later, his mother got full custody. Nyjah then moved back to California to live with her and his siblings.

Skateboarding Career Highlights

Nyjah first became well-known when he joined Element Skateboards. He appeared in their videos, like the Elementality series. He also competed in big contests, such as the Dew Tour.

In 2009, Nyjah started his own skateboard company called I&I. This was after he left Element in 2008. I&I was a short-lived company. It lasted about two years. The brand's style was inspired by Rastafari culture.

Major Wins and Success

From 2010 to 2020, Nyjah always finished in the top two at the Street Skateboarding World Championships. He won six gold medals and four silver medals during this time. He has also had great success at the X Games in the street category. He has won 12 gold medals there since 2011.

Because of his many wins, Nyjah is one of the richest pro skateboarders. His net worth in 2022 was about $12 million. People also admire Nyjah for his amazing skills and style on a skateboard.

Video Appearances and Sponsors

Besides contests, Nyjah has been in many popular skateboarding videos. These include his parts in "Elementality" and "Rise and Shine." He has also worked with big skateboarding brands. These include Element Skateboards, Nike SB, and DC Shoes.

After I&I closed, Nyjah went back to Element. In 2011, he released his solo video, Rise & Shine. This video was sold on iTunes. It later won "Best Video Part" from Transworld Skateboarding magazine. Around this time, Nyjah also joined DC Shoes. Other DC team riders were very impressed with him. Josh Kalis said Nyjah was buying DC shoes even when he could get them for free. Mike Mo Capaldi called Nyjah "probably the best skateboarder I've ever seen."

In May 2013, Nyjah won gold at the X Games Street League in Barcelona, Spain. Transworld SKATEboarding magazine announced that he had won more prize money than any other skateboarder. DC Shoes also launched Nyjah's first signature skate shoe.

In June 2013, Nyjah could not compete in the Munich X Games. He had a rib injury from a skateboarding accident. But he was able to compete again soon after. In 2013, Nyjah also won the Kimberley Diamond Cup in South Africa. He took home a one million rand cash prize.

Olympic Journey

Nyjah qualified for the first-ever Olympic skateboarding event. This was at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He made it to the final. However, he did not win a medal that year. He fell several times during his best trick attempts.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nyjah returned stronger. He won the bronze medal in the street event.

Current Sponsors and Brands

As of January 2021, Nyjah is sponsored by many companies. These include Nike SB, Diamond Supply Co., Ricta Wheels, Thrasher Magazine, Monster Energy, Doritos, Mob Grip, Mountain Dew, and others. In June 2021, Nyjah started his own skateboard brand called Disorder Skateboards.

Awards and Recognition

Nyjah has won many awards for his skateboarding. In 2006, he won the first "Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Award for Action Sports."

At the Transworld SKATEboarding magazine awards in 2012, Nyjah won three honors. He won "Best Video Part" for his Rise & Shine video. He also won "New Era Readers' Choice," which is chosen by the magazine's readers. And he won "Best Street."

Nyjah has also been nominated many times for Thrasher Magazine's "Skater Of The Year" (SOTY) award. This is a very important award in skateboarding.

Video Game Appearances

Nyjah Huston is a character in several popular video games. You can play as him in:

• Tony Hawk's Project 8
• Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
• Tony Hawk: Ride
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5

He also appears in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. This game is a remake of the first two Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games. It was released in September 2020.

In July 2020, Nyjah worked with Play'n GO to create his own game. It is called Nyjah Huston Skate for Gold.

Philanthropy

In 2008, Nyjah and his mother, Kelle, started a charity called Let It Flow. Their goal was to bring clean water to communities that needed it. They started by selling reusable water bottles.

By December 2012, the organization was building clean-water wells. They also fixed broken wells. They built sanitation stations for people needing clean water. Let It Flow built its first sanitation station in Ethiopia. As of August 2024, the charity seems to no longer be active.

Personal Life

Nyjah Huston lives in Laguna Beach, California, as of December 2019. He no longer follows a strict Rastafarian lifestyle. He has cut his dreadlocks. He enjoys listening to hip hop music.

Videography

• Element Kids: Tricks (2005)
• Element: Elementality Volume 1 (2005)
• Element: Elementality Volume 2 (2006)
• Element: This Is My Element (2007)
• Element: Rise & Shine (2011)
• DC Shoes: Nyjah - Fade to Black (2014)
• Thrasher: OMFG (2015)
• Nike: Til Death (2018)
• Disorder Skateboards' "DISRUPTION" Video (2022)
• Disorder Skateboards: Shine On (2022)
• Nike: Need That (2022)

See also

In Spanish: Nyjah Huston para niños