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Nyjah Huston, Olympic medalist, suffers skull and eye socket fractures in skateboarding mishap.

Nyjah Huston, Olympic medalist, suffers skull and eye socket fractures in skateboarding mishap.

Professional skateboarder Nyjah Huston shared on Monday that he sustained a fractured skull and fractured eye socket in a skateboarding mishap in Arizona. The 31-year-old athlete posted photos of himself at a hospital and outside a medical facility, along with a selfie showing his bruised and swollen eye. Huston also shared an image of medics tending to him in Tempe after the incident. Despite the setback, he remains focused on recovery and expressed gratitude for the support he has received. Huston, a decorated skater with numerous accolades, including seven world championship titles and 15 X Games gold medals, is determined to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Reflecting on his journey, Huston emphasized the challenges he faced, including personal struggles and setbacks in his career, underscoring the resilience and passion that drive his love for skateboarding.

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