Jim Yorke
| James Yorke | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Alternative names | Jim Yorke |
| Country represented | United States |
| Born | October 28, 1962 |
| Died | June 21, 2008 (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. He worked as a coach at the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club, notably working with Mirai Nagasu. He died at his California home on June 21, 2008.
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