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James Yorke (figure skater)

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James Yorke
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.[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

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With Roca

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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

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National
Event 1985-86 1986–87
U.S. Championships WD 5th
Eastern Sectionals 1st

With Wolfe

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National
Event 1985
U.S. Championships 13th

With DeVera

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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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  1. ^ 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.
  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. ^ 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)
  4. ^ "Results Book, Volume 1: 1896–1973" (PDF). Skate Canada. p. 25. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)