Nyjah Huston
Nyjah Huston
| Personal information |
| Full name |
Nyjah Imani Huston |
| Born |
November 30, 1994 (1994-11-30) (age 17)
Davis, California, U.S. |
| Height |
5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) |
| Weight |
140 pounds (64 kg) |
| Sport |
| Country |
United States |
| Sport |
Skateboarding |
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Nyjah Imani Huston (born November 30, 1994) is an American professional street skateboarder. On July 30, 2011, Huston won gold for skateboard street at X Games 17.[1]
Biography
Huston started skating when he was around 5 years old and rides goofy.[2] He was the youngest-ever X Games competitor and has been competing against professionals since August 2009.[3] He is featured in the Element Skateboards videos This is My Element and Elementality, as well as the Silver Trucks video Silver in Barcelona.[4] On November 11, 2011, Huston released a video Rise & Shine under Element Skateboards.
In December 2008, Huston left Element Skateboards[5] and in July 2009, started his own skateboard company I&I Skateboards.[6] In January 2011, Huston went back to Element.[7] Huston won the inaugural Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Award for Action Sports.[8] Huston is a featured character in the video games Tony Hawk's Project 8, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground and Tony Hawk: Ride. Huston is sponsored by Element Skateboards, Silver Trucks, FKD Bearings, Diamond Supply Company, Ricta Wheels, Mob Grip Tape and DC Shoes.
Competition history
- 2004
- Volcom Damn Am: 4th (street) [2]
- 2005
- Goofy vs Regular: 1st (street) [2]
- Tampa Am: 1st (street) [2]
- Vans Downtown Showdown: 2nd (big 6) [2]
- Vans Downtown Showdown: 5th (gap 5) [2]
- Vans Downtown Showdown: 4th (stair set) [2]
- West 49 Can Open: 3rd (rail) [2]
- West 49 Can Open: 4th (street) [2]
- 2006
- Dew Tour, Denver: 2nd (park) [2]
- Dew Tour, Louisville: 2nd (park) [2]
- Dew Tour, overall standings: 4th (park) [2]
- Global Assault: 2nd (street) [2]
- Vans Downtown Showdown: 2nd (best trick - stair) [2]
- WCSK8, year-end world ranking: 17th (street) [2]
- Legend of the Ledges: 2nd Open
- 2009
- 2010
- Tampa Pro: 2nd
- Maloof Money Cup 2010 OC: 2nd (street)
- Street League Skateboarding 1st Series, 1st Stop (Glendale, Arizona): 1st (street)
- Street League Skateboarding 1st Series Overall: 1st (street)[9]
- X Games XVI: 2nd place (street)
- 2011
- Tampa Pro: 2nd
- Street League Skateboarding 2nd Series, 1st Stop (Seattle, WA): 1st
- Street League Skateboarding 2nd Series, 2nd Stop (Kansas City, MO): 1st
- Street League Skateboarding 2nd Series, 3rd Stop (Glendale, AZ): 1st
- Street League Skateboarding 2nd Series, 4th Stop (Newark, NJ): 2nd
- Street League Skateboarding 2nd Series Overall: 2nd[10]
- X Games XVII: 1st place (street)[11]
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| Name |
Huston, Nyjah |
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| Short description |
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| Date of birth |
November 30, 1994 |
| Place of birth |
Davis, California, U.S. |
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