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Chock & Bates: Final Olympic Dream Fueled by Love
9 Jan
Summary
- Olympic skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates eye gold in 2026.
- Their relationship has become the main focus over skating.
- They are three-time defending world champions in ice dance.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates are setting their sights on the 2026 Winter Olympics, where they hope to secure gold medals. The married couple, both 36 and 33 respectively, views this potential final Olympic appearance with a matured perspective, prioritizing their relationship's strength.
Bates shared that while skating remains a focus, it now serves as a means to deepen their bond and share life experiences. Their partnership, formed in 2011, has seen consistent success, including numerous top finishes at national championships. They began dating in 2017 after years of friendship and skating together.
Chock and Bates are currently the three-time defending world champions in ice dance. Their shared romantic journey has positively impacted their performances, leading to improvements on the global stage. Beyond the rink, Bates is a guitarist, and Chock designs elaborate costumes for skaters, showcasing their talents off the ice as they prepare for their next major competition.
