Bradley Lord

Bradley Lord (August 22, 1939 – February 15, 1961) was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles. He finished fourth at the 1960 United States Figure Skating Championships and then placed sixth at that year's World Figure Skating Championships after the top three U.S. skaters skipped the event. The following year, he won the gold medal at the 1961 United States Figure Skating Championships and placed second at the 1961 North American Figure Skating Championships.

Bradley Lord
Born(1939-08-22)August 22, 1939
DiedFebruary 15, 1961(1961-02-15) (aged 21)
Berg, Belgium
Medal record
Representing United States
Men's Figure skating
North American Championships
Silver medal – second place1961 PhiladelphiaMen's singles

Lord was en route to the World Championships in 1961 when his plane (Sabena Flight 548) crashed near Brussels, Belgium, killing all on board.

Lord trained with coach Montgomery Wilson at the Skating Club of Boston. Away from the ice, Lord attended Boston University and wanted to pursue a career in commercial art.[1]

Results
Event 1959 1960 1961
World Championships8th6th
North American Championships2nd
U.S. Championships4th4th1st

References
  1. "Meet the Champions", Skating magazine, April 1961


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