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.
| James Yorke | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Jim Yorke |
| Born | October 28, 1962 |
| Died | June 21, 2008 (aged 45) California |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | United States |
| Partner | Eleanor DeVera, Laura Wolfe, Ann Hensel, Renée Roca |
| Retired | 1989 |
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 | 1985-86 | 1986–87 |
| U.S. Championships | WD | 5th |
| Eastern Sectionals | 1st | |
With Wolfe
| National | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 1985 | |
| U.S. Championships | 13th | |
With DeVera
| International[3][4] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 1982-83 | 1983–84 |
| Grand Prix International St. Gervais | 2nd | |
| Nebelhorn Trophy | 2nd | |
| National | ||
| U.S. Championships | 7th | 10th |
References
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