"Chock and Bates Overcome Illness to Secure 5th U.S. Ice Dance Title"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
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.