Colin Grafton

Colin Grafton (born September 19, 1991, in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American pair skater and model. With former partner Kylie Duarte, he is the 2012 U.S. junior bronze medalist and finished eighth at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Minsk. The pair announced the end of their partnership in October 2012.[1]

Colin Grafton
Grafton with Duarte in 2012
Personal information
Country representedUnited States
Born (1991-09-19) September 19, 1991
Providence, Rhode Island
Home townNorth Attleborough, Massachusetts
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Former partnerKylie Duarte
Former coachDalilah Sappenfield
Robert Martin
Sheryl Franks
Carrie Wall
Former choreographerDalilah Sappenfield
Skating clubAll Year FSC Culver City
Training locationsColorado Springs, Colorado
Began skating1998
ISU personal best scores
Combined total133.93
2012 Junior Worlds
Short program48.24
2012 Junior Worlds
Free skate85.69
2012 Junior Worlds

Programs

(with Duarte)

Season Short program Free skating
2012–2013
[2]
2011–2012
[3][2]
2010–2011
[2]
2009–2010
[2]

Competitive highlights

With Duarte

International[4]
Event 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12
Junior Worlds8th
JGP Austria6th
JGP Czech Republic7th
JGP Latvia9th
JGP United Kingdom5th
JGP United States9th
National[4]
U.S. Championships9th N4th N7th J3rd J
Eastern Sect.1st N2nd J2nd J
Levels: J = Junior; N = Novice
JGP = Junior Grand Prix

Men's Singles

National
Event 2008–09
U.S. Championships8th N
N = Novice level

Dancing on Ice

In 2023, Grafton appeared in series 15 of ITV's Dancing on Ice, partnered with The Vivienne.[5]

References

  1. Brannen, Sarah S.; Meekins, Drew (October 17, 2012). "Duarte, Grafton announce end of partnership". IceNetwork.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  2. "Kylie Duarte / Colin Grafton". IceNetwork.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013.
  3. "Kylie DUARTE / Colin GRAFTON: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012.
  4. "Competition Results: Kylie DUARTE / Colin GRAFTON". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014.
  5. Robledo, Jordan (January 22, 2023). "Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dishes on her "amazing" Dancing On Ice experience". Gay Times. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
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