Francis Rigby

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Francis Rigby
Personal information
Country representedFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Born (1973-03-21) 21 March 1973 (age 48)
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Partner Portia Duval-Rigby
Former partner Krystal Lee
Former coach Helen (Hui) Ma, Svetlana Liapina,
W. Bankowski, T. Berresford
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)

Event1996-971997-981998-991999-002000-01
World Championships 32nd32nd
Four Continents Championships 12th13th12th
Australian Championships 2nd2nd1st1st
Golden Spin of Zagreb 9th9th
Karl Schäfer Memorial 9th
Nebelhorn Trophy 12th
Ondrej Nepela Memorial 7th

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References

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