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Chock/Bates' Rock 'n' Roll Rhapsody Wins Rhythm Dance
6 Feb
Summary
- Madison Chock and Evan Bates set a world record in rhythm dance.
- Their performance scored 91.06 points with a rock-and-roll theme.
- The U.S. team has a significant early lead in the competition.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates delivered a world-record performance in the rhythm dance at the Milan Cortina Olympics, scoring 91.06 points. Their rock-and-roll routine, inspired by Lenny Kravitz, earned the U.S. team maximum points and a strong opening statement. The American duo, three-time world champions, are also favorites for individual Olympic gold.
Their performance narrowly surpassed the previous world best set by France's Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron. The team event is anticipated to be a close contest between the U.S. and Japan. Chock and Bates are the only remaining members from the U.S. gold medal-winning team at the Beijing Games, emphasizing their experience and continued dominance.
