Francis Rigby

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.

Francis Rigby
Personal information
Country represented Australia
Born (1973-03-21) 21 March 1973
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
PartnerPortia Duval-Rigby
Former partnerKrystal Lee
Former coachHelen (Hui) Ma, Svetlana Liapina,
W. Bankowski, T. Berresford
Skating clubIceworld Skating Club
Retired2001

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

Competitive highlights

(with Rigby)

Event 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01
World Championships32nd32nd
Four Continents Championships12th13th12th
Australian Championships2nd2nd1st1st
Golden Spin of Zagreb9th9th
Karl Schäfer Memorial9th
Nebelhorn Trophy12th
Ondrej Nepela Memorial7th

References


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