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Gregory Kelley

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Gregory Kelley
Full nameGregory Eric Kelley
BornMay 19, 1944
Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
DiedFebruary 15, 1961(1961-02-15) (aged 16)
near Kampenhout, Belgium
Figure skating career
CountryUnited States
Medal record
Representing United States
Men's Figure skating
North American Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1961 Philadelphia Men's singles

Gregory Eric "Greg" Kelley (May 19, 1944 – February 15, 1961) was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles. He won the junior title at the 1959 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and finished ninth at the 1960 World Figure Skating Championships after the top three U.S. skaters skipped the event. In 1961, he won the silver medal at the U.S. Nationals and the bronze at the North American Figure Skating Championships.

Kelley was the youngest of six siblings. His parents were Dr. Vincent Kelley, who was a top surgeon in Boston, and his wife Nathalie. Kelley began skating at age eight after attending a learn-to-skate program at Boston's skating club. Aside from his figure skating career, Kelley's ambition was to be a doctor like his father.

Kelley was en route to the World Championships in 1961 when his plane (Sabena Flight 548) crashed near Brussels, Belgium, killing all on board. He was 16 at the time of his death. His 28-year-old sister, Nathalie, was also killed in the crash.

Competitive highlights

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Event 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961
World Championships 9th
North American Championships 3rd
U.S. Championships 1st N. 2nd J. 1st J. 5th 2nd
  • N = Novice level; J = Junior level
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