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).
Personal life Boyadji was born on July 15, 1990 in Paris, France.
After teaming up with Zoe Jones in 2016, the pair began a romantic relationship and welcomed their daughter, Arya, in April 2023.
Career For France Boyadji began skating at the age of 7½ after watching Philippe Candeloro on television. As a competitor in men's singles, he was coached by Diana Skotnická in Courbevoie and by Sylvain Privé. 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.
Partnership with Fancy Boyadji teamed up with British skater Amani Fancy in spring 2013. 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, 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. They trained at the Better Link Centre in Swindon. 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 Lydia Smart / Harry Mattick Julia Sauter Kristen Spours Zarah Wood / Alex Lapsky Arin Yorke
Programs With Jones Season Short program Free skating 2021–2022 Rise Up Fix You 2020–2021 Over the Rainbow To Build a Home 2019–2020 The Storm 2018–2019 Over the Rainbow 2017–2018 It's a Man's Man's Man's World Who Wants to Live Forever 2016–17 Malagueña Danse Macabre
With Fancy Season Short program Free skating 2015–16 La Vie en rose Ghost The Musical 2014–15 Harry Potter 2013–14 Concierto de Aranjuez Red Violin Adiós Nonino Esperanza El Conquistador
With Mendoza Season Short program Free skating 2011–12 Mr. & Mrs. Smith Pearl Harbor
Single skating Season Short program Free skating 2008–09 Mr. & Mrs. Smith Gladiator 2006–07 The Man in the Iron Mask Japanese soundtrack
Competitive highlights
With Jones for Great Britain International 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 France 8th Skate America 8th Skate Canada 8th Nebelhorn 14th 15th Ondrej Nepela 6th WD 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 Event 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 Worlds 18th 16th Europeans 15th 12th NHK Trophy 8th Nebelhorn 8th WD Tallinn Trophy 3rd Bavarian Open 4th 1st Lombardia Trophy 8th Warsaw Cup 4th National British Champ. 1st 1st
Pair skating with Camille Mendoza for France
Single skating for France International Event 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 Winter Universiade 27th International: Junior Croatia 5th Czech Republic 6th France 8th 7th Germany 9th Cup of Nice 2nd Triglav Trophy 1st National French Champ. 14th 8th Masters 3rd J
References
External links