US EditionVeteran Ice Dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates Serve as Support for First-Time Olympians
Madison Chock and Evan Bates scored a season-best 91.06 points in rhythm dance, helping the U.S. lead with 16 points after two short programs in the team event.
- On Friday, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the rhythm dance with a world-leading 91.06 points, powering the United States team to an early lead by edging rivals by less than two points.
- Chock and Bates' long partnership provided the foundation, as their 15-year collaboration includes three world championships and multiple U.S. titles, while the team event scoring system awards 10 points for first place.
- Alysa Liu calmly skated to a second-place finish, earning nine points despite minor technical errors, while Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea placed fifth, adding six points despite a fall.
- Inside the Milano Ice Skating Arena, Madison Chock and Evan Bates' skate ignited raucous U.S. fans and their 2024 marriage added emotional weight after winning Beijing team gold.
- Only Ilia Malinin, the two-time defending world champion, skated in the men's short as the U.S. team advances, with Liu the only previous Olympian among 14 others.
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KVOAVeteran ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates serve as support for first-time Olympians
Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates are skating in their fourth Olympic Games together. Chock and Bates' experience has afforded them a chance to help support the younger athletes whenever they need guidance.
After the first day of competition in the figure skating team competition, the US team is in the best position, having collected 25 points. They are currently followed by the Japanese team with 23, and in third place is Italy with 22 points. The men's short program and the pairs dance free program continue on Saturday.
The figure skating program at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Milan, began on Friday, even before the opening ceremony. After the opening day of the team competition, the United States is ahead of Japan and Italy.
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