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Chock and Bates Claim Silver Amid Judging Controversy

2/21/2026

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates represented Team USA at the 2026 Olympics and finished 1.43 points behind France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron to win the silver medal.
Chock said she was proud and noted it was their first Olympics as a married couple.
The couple has three Olympic medals, including a team gold in 2022 and 2026.
Yahoo Sports writer Jay Busbee criticized the judging and urged reforms.

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates represented Team USA at the 2026 Olympics and finished 1.43 points behind France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron to win the silver medal.
Chock said she was proud and noted it was their first Olympics as a married couple.
The couple has three Olympic medals, including a team gold in 2022 and 2026.
Yahoo Sports writer Jay Busbee criticized the judging and urged reforms.