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Ken Bradshaw

b. 1952

American surfer

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About Ken Bradshaw

Born 1952. Ken Bradshaw is an American surfer.

Ken Bradshaw (born October 4, 1952) is an American professional surfer and winner of the 1982 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship.

Bradshaw was born in Houston, Texas. On January 28, 1998, Bradshaw successfully towed into and rode a wave with a face allegedly of about . The site was Outside Log Cabins, an outer reef on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The ride lasted about 30 seconds.

Bradshaw took part in a hypothermia experiment for Discovery Channel which lasted for 4 hours at without clothing. His body temperature dropped to .

Lifestyle Bradshaw is a vegetarian. He was Layne Beachley's partner, helping her to become one of the world's top female surfers.

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Who is Ken Bradshaw?

American surfer

When was Ken Bradshaw born?

Ken Bradshaw was born on 4 October 1952 in Houston.

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Ken Bradshaw is a surfer.

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Ken Bradshaw is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ken Bradshaw

· Wikidata: Q3195017

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