was one of the reasons Kirk decided to retire. "Although I still love skating very much, my passion and love for the competitive aspect of the sport has dwindled following the death of my mother in 2001 and my nagging hip injuries." In 2009, she revealed her career-long struggle with eating disorders and mentioned that it had been a factor in her decision to retire. She also stated that disordered eating was very common among skaters but not enough was being done to address the problem. Programs Results GP: Grand Prix; JGP: Junior Grand Prix At the 2002 World Championships, Kirk was 15th in the short program before withdrawing. References External links 1984 births Living people American female single skaters Sportspeople from Newton, Massachusetts Four Continents Figure Skating Championships medalists World Junior Figure Skating Championships medalists 21st-century American women