- Nyjah Huston suffered a fractured skull and a fractured eye socket in a skateboarding crash on 5 January.
- The Paris 2024 bronze medallist posted medical photos and said he is “taking it one day at a time.”
- Fellow pros including Tony Hawk and Leticia Bufoni sent messages of support.
Skate legend hurt in “death-defying” rail crash
Nyjah Huston, 31, confirmed on social media that he fractured his skull and left eye socket after a skateboarding crash that left him in hospital. Huston — a two-time Olympian and Paris 2024 bronze medallist — shared photos showing medical care, bruising around his left eye and himself in a hospital bed.
Huston described the incident as “a harsh reminder of how death defying skating massive rails can be,” and added: “Taking it one day at a time. I hope y’all had a better new years than me. We live to fight another day.”
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See Huston’s post and images here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTJFYJEiey/?imgindex=1
Skate community reacts
Messages of support poured in from the skateboarding world. Tony Hawk commented, “Heavy. Stay strong; we know you’ll be back,” while Brazilian Olympian Leticia Bufoni wrote, “Get well soon buddy.”
Huston’s career credentials add weight to the reaction. He holds 15 X Games gold medals and claimed Olympic bronze in Paris — achievements that made him one of the most high-profile street skaters in the world.
Where this leaves Huston’s 2026 season
No timetable for Huston’s return to competition has been announced. He had been expected to compete in contests throughout 2026 after finishing 30th at the World Skateboarding Tour World Cup stop in Kitakyushu in November 2025.
Recovery from skull and orbital fractures varies depending on severity and treatment. Huston’s short social update stressed patience and steady progress rather than a fast comeback.
What fans should watch
Fans can follow Huston’s official Instagram for further updates and medical status: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTJFYJEiey/?imgindex=1. Expect statements from his team if surgery or a formal rehab timeline becomes necessary.
For now, the skate world is sending best wishes to Huston as he recovers from an injury described as life-threatening by the athlete himself. His message — that he’s “taking it one day at a time” — sets the tone for a cautious recovery and wait-and-see approach to the 2026 competitive season.
Image Referance: https://www.olympics.com/en/news/nyjah-huston-suffers-fractured-skull-eye-socket-skateboarding-accident
