Nyjah Huston is an American skateboarder who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful street skaters of all time. Born on November 30, 1994, in Davis, California, Huston began skating at the young age of five and quickly rose to prominence with his technical skill, consistency, and fearless approach. He first gained national attention in the early 2000s and became the youngest-ever X Games competitor at age 11. Huston became officially “pro” with the release of his first pro skateboard at the age of fourteen and now rides for his own skateboard company, Disorder Skateboards.
Over the years, Huston has accumulated three coveted ESPY awards,fifteen X Games gold medals and more Street League Skateboarding (SLS) championship titles than any other competitor, making him one of the most decorated skateboarders in history. Known for his powerful style, precision, and relentless drive, Nyjah has been a key figure in pushing the visibility of skateboarding as a competitive sport. He represented Team USA at the debut of Olympic skateboarding in Tokyo 2020 and brought home the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Beyond competition, Nyjah’s true passion for skateboarding can be found in the streets, where he continuously blows minds with his innovative bag of tricks performed on some of the most dangerous stairs and rails in cities throughout the world. He is known for his jaw-dropping video parts which define his fearlessness as a street skater. There is no doubt that his relentless drive for progression will continue to push the limits of skateboarding and make him one the greatest to ever step onto a board.
Off the board, Huston is recognized for his distinctive looks and iconic lifestyle. His authentic approach to social media invites his fans to come along with him. Whether skating the local park, dirt biking in the woods, hiking to a waterfall, or hosting DJ parties in his infamous closet, Nyjah gives his fans a front row seat into his life. His nonstop push to one-up himself leaves us asking, “What will he do next?”
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