Madison Chock and Evan Bates repeated as world champions in ice dance, completing their first undefeated season in their 13th year together. They tallied 222.20 points to win by 2.52 over Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, with Italians Charlène Guignard and Marco Fabbri earning bronze. Chock and Bates plan to evaluate their future in the sport after their upcoming wedding in June, potentially aiming to tie the U.S. ice dance title record and adding to their two world titles.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates made history by becoming the first U.S. ice dance couple to win consecutive world titles, securing their fifth world medal since 2015. Their victory at the World Championships in Montreal was a nod to U.S. trailblazers in ice dance, including Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, who inspired the pair to pursue the sport. Chock and Bates, who are set to marry in June, are considering continuing for two more years to aim for six consecutive Olympic medals, but will evaluate their options after their wedding.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates overcame illness to win their fifth ice dance US figure skating title, with Chock and Bates scoring 215.92 points to secure the gold. In the pairs event, Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea claimed the gold medal, while Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez earned the bronze. Chock and Bates, who are getting married this summer, are considering their future in competing, with the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics potentially influencing their decision.
Ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates skated through sickness at the U.S. Championships, driven by the fear of regret and the possibility that it could be their last national championship. Despite illness, they managed to secure their fifth U.S. title, displaying determination and persistence. The couple, who have not committed to competing in the 2026 Olympics, are now preparing to defend their title at the Four Continents Championship in Shanghai, China.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates overcame illness to win their fifth U.S. ice dance title, with Chock developing flu-like symptoms and Bates feeling unwell as well. Despite a shaky performance in the free dance, their lead from the rhythm dance secured their victory. The couple, who have been taking a season-by-season approach to competing, have not committed to making a 2026 Olympic run but are expected to lead the U.S. ice dance team at the upcoming world championships.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their first world title in ice dance, becoming the oldest gold medalists in the event and the second U.S. couple to win. Chock, 30, and Bates, 34, won worlds in Saitama, Japan, totaling 226.01 points between the rhythm dance and free dance for their first gold after three previous silver or bronze medals. Shoma Uno repeated as world figure skating champion after American Ilia Malinin attempted a record-tying six quadruple jumps in his free skate to earn the bronze medal.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates, the world's top-ranked ice dance couple, are on the brink of winning their first global title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Japan. They delivered the world's best score this season in Friday's rhythm dance and go into Saturday's free dance in gold-medal position. Chock and Bates are one of the headliners at these world championships that carry emotional stories across the four disciplines.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates, the world's top-ranked ice dance couple, are on the brink of winning their first global title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Japan. They delivered the world's best score this season in Friday's rhythm dance and go into Saturday's free dance in gold-medal position. Chock and Bates are one of the headliners at these world championships that carry emotional stories across the four disciplines.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates are on the brink of becoming the oldest couple to win a world title in ice dance, after delivering the world's best score this season in Friday's rhythm dance at the World Figure Skating Championships. The American duo, who have been skating together for nearly 12 years, are aiming to win their first global title and join Meryl Davis and Charlie White as the only Americans to win a senior world title in ice dance.
