How Nyjah Huston built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Nyjah Huston is a highly accomplished American professional skateboarder, recognized as one of the world's highest-paid in his field. He boasts an impressive record, including gold medals at the SLS Super Crown World Championship in 2014, 2017, 2019, and 2024, alongside 15 X Games gold medals since 2011. Adding to his accolades, Huston secured a bronze medal in the men's street event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
2008: Let It Flow Charity Founded
In 2008, Nyjah Huston and his mother Kelle founded the charity organization Let It Flow to provide clean water to communities in need.
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2009: Launch of I&I Skateboard Deck Company
In 2009, Nyjah Huston launched his own skateboard deck company called I&I, marking his first venture into business within the skateboarding industry.
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2010: Top Finishes in Street Skateboarding World Championships Begin
From 2010, Nyjah Huston consistently achieved top placements in the Street Skateboarding World Championships, showcasing his dominance in competitive skateboarding.
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2011: Return to Element and Release of "Rise & Shine"
In 2011, Nyjah Huston returned to Element, released his solo video production "Rise & Shine", and joined DC Shoes as a team rider.
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2011: X Games Gold Medals
Since 2011, Nyjah Huston has won 12 gold medals in the street classification at the X Games, underscoring his consistent success in this high-profile competition.
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2011: X Games Gold Medals Begin
Since 2011, Nyjah Huston has won 15 gold medals at the X Games, marking the start of his significant success at this competition.
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December 2012: Let It Flow Activities
As of December 2012, the Let It Flow organization built clean-water wells, fixed inoperable wells, and built sanitation stations for people in urgent need of clean water.
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2012: Transworld Skate Awards
In 2012, at Transworld SKATEboarding magazine's awards event, Nyjah Huston won three awards: "Best Video Part," "New Era Readers' Choice," and "Best Street."
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May 2013: X Games Victory and Signature Shoe Launch
In May 2013, Nyjah Huston won the X Games Street League contest in Barcelona, becoming the skateboarder with the most prize money won. DC Shoes launched his signature skate shoe, the "Nyjah Huston Signature Shoe."
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July 2013: Return at Portland Street League Contest
In July 2013, despite a rib injury, Nyjah Huston was expected to be fit to compete in the Street League contest in Portland, Oregon.
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2013: Kimberley Diamond Cup Victory
In 2013, Nyjah Huston won the Kimberley Diamond Cup in South Africa, securing a significant cash prize of one million rand.
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2014: SLS Super Crown World Championship Gold Medal
In 2014, Nyjah Huston won a gold medal at the SLS Super Crown World Championship, marking a significant achievement in his skateboarding career.
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2017: SLS Super Crown World Championship Gold Medal
In 2017, Nyjah Huston won another gold medal at the SLS Super Crown World Championship, further solidifying his status in professional skateboarding.
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2019: SLS Super Crown World Championship Gold Medal
In 2019, Nyjah Huston continued his success by winning a gold medal at the SLS Super Crown World Championship, adding to his list of accomplishments.
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July 2020: Collaboration with Play'n GO
In July 2020, Nyjah Huston collaborated with Play'n GO to develop his own branded game, Nyjah Huston Skate for Gold.
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September 2020: Appearance in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
In September 2020, Nyjah Huston appeared in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, a remake of the classic skateboarding games.
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2020: Top Finishes in Street Skateboarding World Championships Conclude
By 2020, Nyjah Huston had consistently achieved top placements in the Street Skateboarding World Championships, showcasing his dominance in competitive skateboarding.
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2020: Tokyo Olympics Qualification
In 2020, Nyjah Huston qualified for the United States Olympic Team in Street Skateboarding for the Tokyo Olympics. He finished seventh overall.
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January 2021: Sponsorship Updates and Departure from Element
As of January 2021, Nyjah Huston was sponsored by multiple brands, including Nike SB and Monster Energy. Also in January 2021, he announced his departure from Element Skateboards.
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June 2021: Launch of Disorder Skateboards
In June 2021, Nyjah Huston launched his own skateboard brand, Disorder Skateboards, further expanding his presence in the skateboarding industry.
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2022: Net Worth of $12 Million
As of 2022, Nyjah Huston's net worth is estimated to be $12 million, reflecting his success and earnings as a professional skateboarder.
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August 2024: Let It Flow No Longer Active
As of August 2024, Let It Flow appears to no longer be active.
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2024: SLS Super Crown World Championship and Olympic Bronze Medal
In 2024, Nyjah Huston won a gold medal at the SLS Super Crown World Championship. In addition, he won his first Olympic medal, a bronze, in the men's street event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
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2024: Paris Olympics Bronze Medal
In 2024, Nyjah Huston won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, marking his first Olympic medal.
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