Colin Grafton
American pair skater (born 1991)
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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]
BornSeptember 19, 1991
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
HometownNorth Attleborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
CountryUnited States
Grafton with Duarte in 2012 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1991 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Home town | North Attleborough, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | United States |
| Skating club | All Year FSC Culver City |
| Began skating | 1998 |
Programs
(with Duarte)
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 [3] |
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| 2011–2012 [4][3] |
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| 2010–2011 [3] |
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| 2009–2010 [3] |
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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.