Japanese skateboarder Yuto Horigome made history by successfully defending his gold medal in the men’s street skateboarding event in Japan. Despite strong performances from Americans Jagger Eaton and Nyjah Huston, it was Horigome’s incredible Nollie 270 noseblunt on his final trick that secured him the top spot.
Eaton and Huston were in line to take the gold and silver medals, but Horigome’s stunning final trick earned him a score of 97.08, propelling him to first place with a total score of 281.14. If he had not landed the trick, he would have dropped to seventh place.
Huston, a 15-time X Games gold medalist, led for most of the competition but ended up with the bronze medal after missing his final three attempts, finishing with 279.38 points.
Eaton, who had been in first place before the final round of tricks, settled for the silver with a score of 281.04 points after a fall on his last attempt. Horigome’s teammate Sora Shirai narrowly missed out on a podium finish due to Horigome’s exceptional performance.
The competition was a thrilling display of talent and determination, with Horigome’s final trick leaving the crowd in awe. His victory solidifies his reputation as one of the top skateboarders in the world.
Nyjah Huston, despite his impressive career achievements, was unable to clinch the gold in this event. The competition was fierce, with each skater pushing themselves to their limits to claim victory.
Overall, the men’s street skateboarding event showcased the incredible skill and athleticism of the competitors, with Horigome emerging as the standout performer with his jaw-dropping final trick. Skateboarding fans around the world will undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating the next opportunity to see these talented athletes in action.