> At a Glance
> – Olympic bronze medalist Nyjah Huston fractured his skull and eye socket on New Year’s Day
> – The 31-year-old shared hospital photos and crash-site images on Jan. 5
> – Huston calls the rail accident “a harsh reminder how death defying skating massive rails can be”
> – Why it matters: The injury puts his path to the 2028 Los Angeles Games in jeopardy
Skateboarding star Nyjah Huston began 2026 in an Arizona emergency room, revealing Monday that a New Year’s rail stunt left him with a skull fracture and shattered eye socket.
The Crash
Huston’s Instagram carousel shows paramedics treating him roadside, an ambulance ride in yellow hospital socks, and a mirror selfie of his bruised face. He captioned the series:
> “Taking it one day at a time. I hope y’all had a better new years then me. We live to fight another day 🙏🏽.”
Support From Skate Icons
Fellow pros flooded the post with well-wishes:
- Tony Hawk: “Heavy. Stay strong; we know you’ll be back.”
- Ryan Sheckler: “Man.. prayers for healing brother!”
- Gustavo Ribeiro: “Feel better soon 🙏🏼🙏🏼”
- Luan Oliveira: “Heal up G!”
Olympic Outlook
Huston earned bronze in men’s street at Paris 2024 and has already declared his intent to compete on home soil in 2028.
> “I’m stoked for the L.A. Olympics. I’m definitely going to try my best to be there. I plan to be there,” he told Reuters in August 2025.
| Olympic Appearance | Medal |
|---|---|
| Tokyo 2020 | – |
| Paris 2024 | Bronze |
| Los Angeles 2028 | TBD |
Key Takeaways
- Huston’s injuries include a skull fracture and eye-socket break
- Crash occurred while skating a massive rail, exact location undisclosed
- Recovery timeline unknown; 2028 Olympic participation now uncertain
- Athlete remains hospitalized at HonorHealth in Arizona
The decorated skater vows to take recovery “one day at a time” as fans await updates on his return to the board.
