Sunday, January 15, 2012

Lookback to the 2007 U.S. Nationals: Ryan Bradley's Latin Medley



I could try to say write a description of Ryan Bradley and his vivacious 2007 freeskate here, but instead I'll quote 4-time World Champion Kurt Browning who said this about Ryan: "This guy just makes you smile."

Ryan is a pure showman through and through, but he's also a great athlete. His enormous triple Axel-triple toe loop at the start of the program is all the evidence you need. This program is certainly enough to make anyone crack a smile. Ryan is warm, funny, engaging, and truly enjoyable as an entertainer. His technical content in this program is also nothing to scoff at.

With this program, Ryan finished 2nd at the U.S. Championships, his first podium finish at the event. This was Ryan's highest finish at the U.S.Championships until his victory at last year's championships. What a fun performance this is to watch! And what a nice moment for Ryan, his family, and coaches. Certainly a personal triumph. It's nice to know that four year later he'd win it all!!

I hope you enjoy!


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