Christopher Boyadji
French pair skater (born 1990)
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Christopher Boyadji (born 15 July 1990) is a retired French pair skater who represents Great Britain. With former partner Zoe Jones, he is a four-time British national champion (2017-2020). With former partner Amani Fancy, he is a two-time national champion (2014, 2016).
Great BritainJones/Boyadji in 2020 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 1990 Paris, France |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Partner | Zoe Jones (GBR) |
| Coach | Mark Naylor |
| Skating club | Swindon Ice Figure Club |
| Began skating | 1998 |
| Retired | March 18, 2022 |
Personal life
Career
For France
Boyadji began skating at the age of 7½ after watching Philippe Candeloro on television.[4] As a competitor in men's singles, he was coached by Diana Skotnická in Courbevoie and by Sylvain Privé.[5][6] He represented France at five ISU Junior Grand Prix events and the 2009 Winter Universiade.
Boyadji competed with Camille Mendoza for France in the 2011–12 season. They finished 16th at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Minsk, Belarus. The pair trained in Paris and Montreal under Vivien Rolland and Diana Skotnická.[7]
Partnership with Fancy
Boyadji teamed up with British skater Amani Fancy in spring 2013.[8][9] After winning the 2014 British national title, they were sent to the 2014 European Championships in Budapest, where they placed 15th. The pair finished 18th at the 2014 World Championships in Saitama, Japan.
Following an elbow surgery in November 2014, the pair was unable to compete at the 2015 British Championships. They were sent to the 2015 European Championships in Stockholm, where they placed 12th. The pair finished 16th at the 2015 World Championships in Shanghai.
Fancy/Boyadji won the bronze medal at the 2015 CS Tallinn Trophy and placed 8th at a Grand Prix event, the 2015 NHK Trophy, as well as winning their second national title. In January 2016, they announced the end of their partnership,[2] withdrawing from both the 2016 European and 2016 World Championships.
Partnership with Jones
Boyadji and Zoe Jones agreed to form a pair skating partnership following a tryout in April 2016.[2][10] They trained at the Better Link Centre in Swindon.[11] Their first competition was the 2016 CS Ondrej Nepela Memorial, where they finished 6th.
The pair retired after the 2021–22 figure skating season after having a career-best 10th-place finish at the 2022 World Figure Skating Championships.
Coaching career
Following their retirement, Jones and Boyadji began coaching together at the Better Link Centre in Swindon, where they had previously trained.
Boyadji's students have included:
- Edward Appleby[12]
- Lydia Smart / Harry Mattick[13]
- Julia Sauter[14]
- Kristen Spours[15]
- Zarah Wood / Alex Lapsky[16]
- Arin Yorke[17]
Programs
With Jones
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 [1] |
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| 2020–2021 [18] |
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| 2019–2020 [19] |
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| 2018–2019 [20] |
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| 2017–2018 [21] |
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| 2016–17 [22][23] |
With Fancy
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 [24] |
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| 2014–15 [25] |
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| 2013–14 [8] |
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With Mendoza
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 [7] |
Single skating
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 [6] |
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| 2006–07 [5] |
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Competitive highlights
- GP – Event of the ISU Grand Prix Series
- JGP – Event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix Series
- CS – Event of the ISU Challenger Series
- WD – Withdrew from competition
- Medals at team events are awarded for the team results only. Individual placements at team events are listed in parentheses.
With Jones for Great Britain
| International[26] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 16–17 | 17–18 | 18–19 | 19–20 | 20–21 | 21–22 |
| Worlds | 26th | 27th | 17th | C | 24th | 10th |
| Europeans | 14th | 10th | 12th | WD | ||
| GP France | 8th | |||||
| GP Skate America | 8th | |||||
| GP Skate Canada | 8th | |||||
| CS Nebelhorn | 14th | 15th | ||||
| CS Ondrej Nepela | 6th | WD | ||||
| CS Warsaw Cup | 12th | |||||
| Bavarian Open | 3rd | 4th | ||||
| Cup of Nice | 5th | 4th | ||||
| Open Ice Mall | 2nd | |||||
| Volvo Open Cup | 1st | |||||
| National | ||||||
| British Champ. | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | C | 2nd |
| TBD = Assigned; WD = Withdrew; C = Event cancelled | ||||||
With Fancy for Great Britain
| International[27] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 2013–14 | 2014–15 | 2015–16 |
| Worlds | 18th | 16th | |
| Europeans | 15th | 12th | |
| GP NHK Trophy | 8th | ||
| CS Nebelhorn | 8th | WD | |
| CS Tallinn Trophy | 3rd | ||
| Bavarian Open | 4th | 1st | |
| Lombardia Trophy | 8th | ||
| Warsaw Cup | 4th | ||
| National[27] | |||
| British Champ. | 1st | 1st | |
Pair skating with Camille Mendoza for France
| Season | 2011–12 |
|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | 16th |
| JGP Estonia | 10th |
| Bavarian Open | 1st |
| Master's de Patinage | 1st |
Single skating for France
| International[29] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 2006–07 | 2007–08 | 2008–09 |
| Winter Universiade | 27th | ||
| International: Junior[29] | |||
| JGP Croatia | 5th | ||
| JGP Czech Republic | 6th | ||
| JGP France | 8th | 7th | |
| JGP Germany | 9th | ||
| Cup of Nice | 2nd | ||
| Triglav Trophy | 1st | ||
| National[29] | |||
| French Champ. | 14th | 8th | |
| Masters | 3rd J | ||
