Skateboarding star Nyjah Huston rang in 2026 with some serious injuries.
The Olympic bronze medalist announced on Instagram on Monday that he sustained a fractured skull and a broken eye socket during a trick gone wrong in Arizona last week.
In several photos he posted, Huston could be seen getting checked out by Tempe medics before he headed to the hospital to get further looked at by doctors.
In some pictures, Huston’s blood appeared to be visible on the ground beside him after the accident. In others, a massive bruise encompassing one of the skater’s eyes was evident.
“A harsh reminder how death defying skating massive rails can be,” Huston wrote in a caption on the pictures. “Fractured skull, fractured eye socket. Taking it one day at a time. I hope yall had a better new years then me.
“We live to fight another day 🙏🏽”
Many in the skateboarding community raced to Huston’s IG to offer up encouragement, including Tony Hawk, who wrote in the comment section, “Heavy. Stay strong; we know you’ll be back.”
Huston, a 31-year-old California native, is one of the most decorated skateboarders in the history of the sport. He owns 13 X Games gold medals as well seven SLS Super Crown World Championship titles.
He participated in his first Olympics in Tokyo in 2020, but failed to medal. In Paris in 2024, he earned bronze in the men’s street event.
