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sports1 year ago

"Chock and Bates Secure Back-to-Back World Ice Dance Titles, Malinin Sets Record in Men's Figure Skating"

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.

sports1 year ago

"Madison Chock and Evan Bates Secure Second World Ice Dance Title"

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.

sports1 year ago

"Chock and Bates Secure 5th U.S. Ice Dance Title Amid Health Challenges"

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.

sports1 year ago

"Chock and Bates Overcome Illness to Secure 5th U.S. Ice Dance Title"

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.

sports1 year ago

"Chock and Bates Claim Fifth U.S. Ice Dance Title Despite Illness"

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.

figure-skating2 years ago

Ilia Malinin's Quest for Gold at Figure Skating Worlds Hindered by Tough Competition

Ilia Malinin attempted a record-tying six quadruple jumps in his free skate to earn the bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan. However, his artistic scores were lower than last year's, and he acknowledged that he needs to work on his performance side. Shoma Uno of Japan repeated as world figure skating champion, while Cha Jun-Hwan became the first South Korean man to win a world championships medal. Jason Brown, who did not attempt a quad, was fifth, and Madison Chock and Evan Bates became the oldest couple to win an ice dance world title.

sports2 years ago

"Chock and Bates secure historic ice dance world title"

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.

sports2 years ago

Sakamoto dominates at figure skating worlds, defends title.

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.

sports2 years ago

Chock/Bates take lead in 2023 World Figure Skating Championships.

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.

sports2 years ago

"Highlights and Results: 2023 World Figure Skating Championships Coverage"

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.