Gregory Kelley

Gregory Kelley
Personal information
Country represented	United States
Born	1944
Died	February 15, 1961
Medal record Representing United States Men's Figure skating North American Championships 1961 Philadelphia Men's singles

Gregory Kelley (1944 – February 15, 1961) was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles. He won the junior title at the United States Figure Skating Championships in 1959 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.

Away from the ice, Kelley aspired 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 sister, Nathalie, was also killed in the crash.

Competitive highlights

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

External links

• U.S. Figure Skating biography
• Remembering Flight 548: Shattered dreams
• Gregory Kelley at Find a Grave