Monster Energy Sweeps Men's Skateboard Street Podium at SLS Paris 2026
Nyjah Huston of Laguna Beach, California, secured first place in the Men's Skateboard Street at the SLS Paris competition held on October 3, 2026. The event took place at the Stade Roland-Garros arena in Paris and featured a strong turnout of nearly 10,000 spectators. Huston, a seven-time SLS SuperCrown World Champion, earned a total score of 36.4 points, outperforming his competitors in an impressive display of skill.
19-year-old Toa Sasaki from Mie, Japan, finished in second place with a total score of 35.4 points. His performance included a standout nollie frontside heelflip noseblunt slide that earned him a Nine Club score of 9.2 points during the final round. Giovanni Vianna from Santo André, Brazil, rounded out the podium in third place with a final score of 26.8 points.
In the Women's Skateboard Street event, Liz Akama, 17, from Miyagi, Japan, claimed third place. She achieved a total score of 30.5 points, showcasing her skills with a series of impressive tricks, including a frontside heelflip bigspin over the bump to bump, which secured her spot on the podium.
The SLS Paris event marked the fifth stop in the 2026 SLS Championship Tour. The competition featured both the top male and female street skaters in the world, transforming the iconic French Open venue into a professional street-skateboarding arena.
Huston's win in Paris marked his 28th victory in the SLS series, reinforcing his position as a leading competitor in the sport. He is currently ranked first in the 2026 SLS Super Crown season standings with 47 points. Following the event, the SLS World Tour will continue to Tokyo for its next stop at Ariake Arena on November 14.