Madison Chock and Evan Bates Win Silver at 2026 Winter Olympics Ice Dance

In a historic moment for American ice dancing, Madison Chock and Evan Bates captured a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This achievement marks the culmination of 15 years of partnership and dedication, as well as two years of marriage.

2026 Winter Olympics Ice Dance Event

The ice dancing event took place at the Assago Ice Skating Arena. Chock and Bates put forth an impressive performance to secure their silver medal, earning a final score of 224.39. The gold medal was awarded to France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, who achieved a score of 225.82. Meanwhile, Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier took home the bronze with a score of 217.74.

Highlights of Chock and Bates’ Journey

• Four Olympic appearances, culminating in a medal at the 2026 Games.
• Reigning three-time World and Grand Prix Final champions.
• Seven-time U.S. champions.
• Gold medalists with the U.S. team on two occasions.

Skating 19th out of 20 teams, Chock and Bates nearly topped the short program, finishing just shy of Beaudry and Cizeron’s score. Their performance featured a toreador theme set to Ramin Djawadi’s cover of “Paint It, Black,” captivating the audience of American fans.

Other Notable Performances

Alongside Chock and Bates, several other American athletes made their Olympic debuts. Their performances include:

• Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko: Finished 11th with a score of 197.62, skating to music from “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.”
• Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik: Secured 5th place with a score of 206.72, performing to Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet Op. 64.”

Madison Chock and Evan Bates’ silver medal in ice dance showcases their growth and perseverance in the sport, marking a significant milestone in their illustrious career.