Ryan Sheckler Wins Street Skateboarding At X Games 16

Ryan Sheckler had a nearly flawless final run in Los Angeles to win his third gold medal in Skateboard Street. Sheckler went trick for trick in the final jam session with Nyjah Huston, who won silver with a performance that would have meant gold in most years. The skateboarder and MTV reality star made the most of the “teacup” feature of the games’ street course in a nearly flawless final run Saturday to win Skateboard Street at X Games 16.

Sheckler’s tricks included an alley-oop frontside transfer from one half of the teacup to the other, a frontside air on the teacup and a cab back lip. Sporting bright bling in his ears, Sheckler went trick-for-trick in the final jam session with Nyjah Huston, who won his second straight silver with a performance that would have meant gold in most years.

“It was a crazy contest to be back,” said Sheckler, who missed the 2009 street final after rolling his ankle and won his first gold at age 13. “I got hurt last year and wanted to get back this year, and this definitely exceeded my expectations.” Sheckler, of San Clemente, Calif., scored a 92.66. Huston, of Huntington Beach, had a 91.33. Canadian Ryan Decenzo took the bronze with an even 90.

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Skateboarding Magazine