{"id":1024,"date":"2024-11-24T16:01:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T13:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/?p=1024"},"modified":"2024-11-24T16:01:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T13:01:09","slug":"figure-skater-ryan-bradley-still-skating-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/figure-skater-ryan-bradley-still-skating-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"Figure Skater Ryan Bradley: Still Skating Strong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/figureskatersonline.com\/news\/2024\/11\/23\/catching-up-with-2011-u-s-champion-ryan-bradley\/\">Ryan Bradley<\/a>, the 2011 U.S. Champion, continues to grace the ice and support a cause close to his heart. He&#8217;s been a regular performer in the annual Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation show, helping to raise funds for cancer research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#8217;s show features a stellar lineup of skaters, including Olympic and World champions. Bradley will be performing to &#8220;Baby Please Come Home,&#8221; showcasing his artistry and technical skills. He&#8217;s excited to reunite with fellow skaters and contribute to the foundation&#8217;s important work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Balancing his passion for skating with coaching, Bradley currently resides in St. Augustine, Florida. He spends his summers performing and teaching in Sun Valley, Idaho, while also working with competitive skaters in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the challenges of aging and the demands of a busy schedule, Bradley remains dedicated to the sport. 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