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Record Win Fuels Chock/Bates' Olympic Dream
11 Jan
Summary
- Chock and Bates secured a record seventh U.S. title with a final competition before the Olympics.
- They have won three consecutive world titles and three Grand Prix Final gold medals.
- The pair's flamenco-style routine to 'Paint It Black' earned a season-best score.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates achieved a historic seventh U.S. Figure Skating title on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in St. Louis, marking their final competition before the Milan Cortina Olympics. The dominant ice dance duo showcased a record-breaking performance, setting a new standard for their sport.
Their flamenco-styled free skate, set to a rendition of the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black" from "Westworld," earned a season-best score of 228.87 points. This win continues their remarkable streak of success, having claimed the past three world titles and as many Grand Prix Final gold medals since their fourth-place finish at the Beijing Games.
While Chock and Bates are poised for Olympic gold, other pairs like Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik (213.65 points) and Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko (206.95 points) secured spots on the U.S. Olympic team, demonstrating strong performances at the national championships.
