Francis Rigby

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Francis Rigby
Born (1973-03-21) 21 March 1973 (age 51)
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Figure skating career
CountryFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Partner Portia Duval-Rigby
Skating clubIceworld Skating Club
Retired2001

Francis Rigby (born 21 March 1973 in Stockport, England) is an Australian retired ice dancer. With his wife Portia Duval-Rigby, he is a two time Australian Champion. They were married in 1997. The Rigbys were coached by Helen Ma and Svetlana Liapina. Their highest placement at an ISU Championship was 12th at the 1999 and 2001 Four Continents Championships.

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Rigby previously skated with Krystal Lee. He is an economist. [1]

Competitive highlights

(with Rigby)

Event1998-991999-002000-01
World Championships 32nd32nd
Four Continents Championships 12th13th12th
Australian Championships 2nd1st1st
Golden Spin of Zagreb 9th9th
Karl Schäfer Memorial 9th
Nebelhorn Trophy 12th
Ondrej Nepela Memorial 7th

References

  1. A Long Way From Home, Australians Keep Skating - International Herald Tribune