Nyjah Huston landed too hard, tumbling off his skateboard and skidding across the pavement. His seventh-place finish shocked the skating world. When Huston bought a $2.55 million house in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., at just 18, neighbors complained about loud parties. But on that day in Tokyo, as skating made its Olympic debut beneath a fiery sun, Huston ran smack into one of the undeniable truths of his sport. His "more fun" approach showed promise by way of victories on the world tour and more X Games titles.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 25, 2024 22:11 UTC