Madison Chock and Evan Bates Set the Ice on Fire at Milano Cortina 2026
When Madison Chock and Evan Bates took the ice at Milano’s Ice Skating Arena on Friday, they weren’t just performing—they were making history. The American ice dancing duo scored a jaw-dropping 91.06 points in the rhythm dance, shattering the world-best mark and sending a clear message to their competitors: the reigning champions aren’t going anywhere. A Love Story Written in Gold What makes Chock and Bates so captivating isn’t just their technical brilliance—it’s the fact that they’re living proof that skating with your spouse can lead to Olympic glory. The married couple, who have been partners on the ice for over a decade, brought an electric energy to their Lenny Kravitz-inspired routine that had the crowd on their feet and Vice President JD Vance, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, cheering from the stands. ...