James Yorke (figure skater)

James Yorke
Personal information
Other namesJim Yorke
Born(1962-10-28)October 28, 1962
DiedJune 21, 2008(2008-06-21) (aged 45)
California
Figure skating career
CountryUnited States
PartnerEleanor DeVera, Laura Wolfe, Ann Hensel, Renée Roca
Retired1989

James "Jim" Yorke (October 28, 1962 – June 21, 2008) was an American ice dancer. Competing in partnership with Eleanor DeVera, he won silver medals at the 1983 Nebelhorn Trophy and Grand Prix International St. Gervais. He later competed with Ann Hensel where he won the 1987 Eastern sectionals, placed 6th at the US national championships, and member of the international team. In 1988 Jim teamed up with Renee Roca where he won the gold medal at the 1987 Prague Skate and bronze at the 1988 Skate America.

After ending his amateur career, Yorke skated professionally with Judy Blumberg and Kim Callahan. He worked as a coach at the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club, notably working with Mirai Nagasu. He died by suicide at his California home on June 21, 2008.

Results

With Roca

International
Event 1987–88 1988–89
Prague Skate1st
Skate America3rd
National
U.S. Championships4thWD
Eastern Sectionals1st
WD = Withdrew

With Hensel

National
Event 1985-86 1986–87
U.S. ChampionshipsWD5th
Eastern Sectionals1st

With Wolfe

National
Event 1985
U.S. Championships13th

With DeVera

International
Event 1982-83 1983–84
Grand Prix International St. Gervais2nd
Nebelhorn Trophy2nd
National
U.S. Championships7th10th

References

  1. 1 2 Brown, Mickey (June 24, 2008). "Jim Yorke, 45, passes away at his L.A. home". IceNetwork.com. Archived from the original on June 28, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Passings: James Yorke: Ten Time National Competitor, Coach and Friend" (PDF). Vol. 63, no. 4. The Los Angeles Figure Skating Club News Bulletin. July 2008. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Los Angeles County Medical Examiner". Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Results Book, Volume 2: 1974–current" (PDF). Skate Canada. Archived from the original on September 20, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Results Book, Volume 1: 1896–1973" (PDF). Skate Canada. p. 25. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010.