James Yorke (figure skater)

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	(1962-10-28)October 28, 1962
Died	June 21, 2008(2008-06-21) (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 by suicide at his California home on June 21, 2008.^[1][3]

Results

With Roca

International[4]
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[4][5]
Event	1982-83	1983–84
Grand Prix International St. Gervais		2nd
Nebelhorn Trophy		2nd
National
U.S. Championships	7th	10th