Nyjah Huston
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Nyjah Huston (b. November 30, 1994) is a skateboarder from Davis, California. He is regarded for his skill in competitions, often utilizing stairs and rails. His sponsors include Element Skateboards, Silver Trucks, FKD Bearings, Frontline Skatepark, and éS Footwear.[1]
He is featured in Tony Hawk's Project 8 video game, making 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.
Nyjah Huston also placed second, behind Ryan Sheckler, in the Globe Assault competition, on February 11, 2006 (notably, they were the two youngest contestants in the competition).[2]
When he is not competing, Huston has been involved in the filming of the skate video Yés! [3]
[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
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