James Yorke (figure skater)

James Yorke
Personal information
Alternative names Jim Yorke
Country represented United States
Born (1962-10-28)October 28, 1962
Died June 21, 2008(2008-06-21) (aged 45)
California
Partner Eleanor DeVera, Ann Hensel, Renée Roca
Retired 1989

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 before teaming up with Renée Roca. Roca/Yorke 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.[1] He worked as a coach at the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club, notably working with Mirai Nagasu.[2] He died at his California home on June 21, 2008.[1]

Results

With Roca

International[3]
Event 1987–88 1988–89
Prague Skate 1st
Skate America 3rd
National
U.S. Championships 4th WD
Eastern Sectionals 1st
WD = Withdrew

With Hensel

National
Event 1986–87
Eastern Sectionals 1st

With DeVera

International[3][4]
Event 1983–84
Grand Prix International St. Gervais 2nd
Nebelhorn Trophy 2nd
National
U.S. Championships 10th

References

  1. 1 2 Brown, Mickey (June 24, 2008). "Jim Yorke, 45, passes away at his L.A. home". IceNetwork.com.
  2. ↑ "Passings: James Yorke: Ten Time National Competitor, Coach and Friend" (PDF). 63 (4). The Los Angeles Figure Skating Club News Bulletin. July 2008. p. 9. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 3, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Results Book, Volume 2: 1974–current" (PDF). Skate Canada. Archived from the original on September 20, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Results Book, Volume 1: 1896–1973" (PDF). Skate Canada. p. 25. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010.
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