Nyjah Huston

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Nyjah Huston (b. November 30, 1994) is a skateboarder from Davis, California. He started skating at 5 and went professional at age 10, and is regarded for his skill and poise. His sponsors include Element Skateboards, Silver Trucks, FKD Bearings, Frontline Skatepark, and éS Footwear.^[1]

[edit] Career Highlights

In 2005 Huston placed first in the Am Getting Paid contest in Montreal, and the Tampa Am contest.

He received the last part in Element's video, Elementality Volume 1 (2005), also known as "the ender", considered the most coveted spot in skateboard videos.

He is featured in Tony Hawk's Project 8 video game, which will make him the youngest person to be featured in a Tony Hawk game.

Nyjah Huston went to the X Games at age 11, making him the youngest competitor in the history of the event. He placed 8th in the men's skateboard street.

Nyjah also placed first in the 2005 Tampa Am competition.

[edit] Notes

1. ^ Nyjah Huston SkateParkofTampa.com (accessed July 12, 2006)

[edit] External links

• Bio and interview at éS Footwear.
• Video at Skateboarding.com
• "éS Footwear Welcomes Nyjah Huston," from twsbiz.com
• "You Should Know Nyjah: A Primer, " from AOLSports