Hey there, skate fans! Get ready for some serious shredding action as we break down Nyjah Huston’s epic win at the WST Lausanne Street 2023 event, which also serves as a qualifier for Paris 2024.
Nyjah’s Flawless Triumph
Nyjah Huston, the American skateboarding sensation, was nothing short of spectacular as he claimed victory at the latest Paris 2024 qualifying event held at WST Lausanne Street 2023 on Saturday, September 16.
In a jaw-dropping performance, Nyjah nailed a score of 90.00 on his second run, putting him in the lead as he headed into the trick section. From there, he unleashed three mind-blowing tricks, each earning a score of 90 or more, securing his win with a whopping total of 275.94 points from his highest-scoring tricks.
One of Nyjah’s standout moments was his nollie heelflip nose blunt side trick, which wowed judges and earned him a staggering 93.23 points.
After his remarkable performance, Nyjah shared his excitement, saying, “I’m super hyped. I’ve been hungry for another win since the Rome contest. It feels great to be on point. The competition here is always fierce, with over 200 skaters competing. Just making it to the semis and finals is insane.”
Impressive Runners-Up
Sasaki Toa from Japan clinched the runner-up spot with an impressive score of 89.66 in his run, followed by two fantastic best trick scores of 90.88 and 89.66. Third place went to Giovanni Vianna, who thrilled the crowd with his unique bag of tricks.
Giovanni had only scored once in the trick section before the final round but stepped up when it counted. He pulled off a fakie 270 backside nose blunt side into fakie, earning a score of 90.00 and securing third place with a total score of 268.06.
Last-Minute Drama
The competition wasn’t short on drama as Netsuke Kairi made a temporary podium appearance with an impressive last trick. Meanwhile, Olympic champion Horigome Yuto showcased his ‘Yutornado’ trick, a nollie backside 270 noseslide 270 out, which earned him the highest score in the trick section at 96.95.
Full Results
Here are the results from the Men’s Final at WST Lausanne Street 2023:
- ? Nyjah Huston (USA) – 275.94
- ? Sasaki Toa (JPN) – 270.53
- ? Giovanni Vianna (BRA) – 268.06
The event was packed with incredible talent and unforgettable moments, showcasing the best of skateboarding.
Catch the Action
Coverage of WST Lausanne Street was available worldwide on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com, including action replays of the semi-finals from September 15 and the finals on September 16.
Stay tuned for more updates on your favorite skateboarders, including news, interviews, and all things Lausanne, right here on Olympics.com and the mobile apps. ??
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