James Yorke (figure skater)
| 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 |
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.[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
[edit]With Roca
[edit]| 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
[edit]| National | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 1985-86 | 1986–87 |
| U.S. Championships | WD | 5th |
| Eastern Sectionals | 1st | |
With Wolfe
[edit]| National | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 1985 | |
| U.S. Championships | 13th | |
With DeVera
[edit]| International[3][4] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | 1982-83 | 1983–84 |
| Grand Prix International St. Gervais | 2nd | |
| Nebelhorn Trophy | 2nd | |
| National | ||
| U.S. Championships | 7th | 10th |
References
[edit]- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Results Book, Volume 2: 1974–current" (PDF). Skate Canada. Archived from the original on September 20, 2009.
((cite web)): CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Results Book, Volume 1: 1896–1973" (PDF). Skate Canada. p. 25. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010.
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