Colin Grafton

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Colin Grafton
Grafton with Duarte in 2012
Born (1991-09-19) September 19, 1991 (age 32)
Providence, Rhode Island
HometownNorth Attleborough, Massachusetts
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Figure skating career
CountryUnited States
Skating clubAll Year FSC Culver City
Began skating1998

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] He came out as gay in 2024.[2]

Programs

(with Duarte)

Season Short program Free skating
2012–2013
[3]
2011–2012
[4][3]
2010–2011
[3]
2009–2010
[3]

Competitive highlights

With Duarte

International[5]
Event 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12
Junior Worlds 8th
JGP Austria 6th
JGP Czech Republic 7th
JGP Latvia 9th
JGP United Kingdom 5th
JGP United States 9th
National[5]
U.S. Championships 9th N 4th N 7th J 3rd J
Levels: J = Junior; N = Novice
JGP = Junior Grand Prix

Dancing on Ice

In 2023, Grafton appeared in series 15 of ITV's Dancing on Ice, partnered with The Vivienne. They made it to the Final.

In 2024, Grafton returned as a professional on the show, this time partnered with Claire Sweeney[6] They were eliminated in Week Four of the competition.

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. ^ Zeigler, Cyd (February 26, 2024). "Pro figure skater Colin Grafton says 'I'm gay' publicly for the first time". Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Kylie Duarte / Colin Grafton". IceNetwork.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013.
  4. ^ "Kylie DUARTE / Colin GRAFTON: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Competition Results: Kylie DUARTE / Colin GRAFTON". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014.
  6. ^ 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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