History of Madison Chock in Timeline

Madison Chock is a highly accomplished American ice dancer, partnered with Evan Bates. A four-time Olympian (2014, 2018, 2022, 2026), she has achieved significant success, including a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, two-time Olympic gold medals in the team event, three World Championships, three Grand Prix Final titles, and three Four Continents Championships. Chock and Bates are also seven-time U.S. National Champions, demonstrating consistent excellence in their sport and a prominent presence on the international stage.

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July 2, 1992: Madison Chock's Birth

On July 2, 1992, Madison La'akea Te-Lan Hall Chock was born. She is an American ice dancer.

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1994: Grishuk/Platov win World Championships

In 1994, Grishuk and Platov began their streak of winning four gold medals at the World Championships. Chock and Bates were the first team to win three World Championships in a row since Grishuk/Platov from 1994 to 1997.

1997: Grishuk/Platov win World Championships

In 1997, Grishuk and Platov concluded their streak of winning four gold medals at the World Championships. Chock and Bates were the first team to win three World Championships in a row since Grishuk/Platov from 1994 to 1997.

June 2006: Teamed up with Greg Zuerlein

In June 2006, Madison Chock teamed up with ice dancer Greg Zuerlein.

2006: Pewter Medal at U.S. Junior Championships

In 2006, Madison Chock and Kurt Lingenfelter won the pewter medal at the U.S. Junior Championships.

2006: Start of Partnership with Zuerlein

In 2006, Madison Chock began competing with Greg Zuerlein.

September 2007: Junior Grand Prix Gold in Tallinn

In September 2007, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein won gold at their Junior Grand Prix debut in Tallinn, Estonia.

2007: Began working with Igor Shpilband and Marina Zueva

In 2007, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein began working with Igor Shpilband and Marina Zueva.

December 2008: Gold at Junior Grand Prix Final

In December 2008, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein won gold at the Junior Grand Prix Final in Goyang, South Korea.

2008: Junior Bronze at U.S. Championships

In 2008, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein received the junior bronze medal at the U.S. Championships.

2008: Junior Grand Prix Final Champion

In 2008, Madison Chock, with her partner Greg Zuerlein, became the Junior Grand Prix Final champion.

2009: Grand Prix Debut

In 2009, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein made their Grand Prix debut, placing sixth at Skate America and eighth at the Cup of China.

2009: World Junior Champion

In 2009, Madison Chock, with her partner Greg Zuerlein, became the World Junior champion.

2009: First Team USA Gold

In 2013, Madison Chock and Evan Bates competed at the World Team Trophy, placing first in ice dance and helping Team USA win the team gold for the first time since 2009.

2009: Junior Title and World Junior Championship

In January 2009, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein won the junior title at the U.S. Championships, later becoming the 2009 World Junior champions in Sofia, Bulgaria.

January 2010: Fifth at Senior Nationals and Four Continents

In January 2010, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein finished fifth at their senior national debut and were sent to the Four Continents Championships in Jeonju, South Korea, where they achieved the same result.

2010: First Senior Grand Prix Medal

In 2010, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein won their first senior Grand Prix medal, a bronze, at Skate Canada International, followed by another bronze at Trophée Éric Bompard.

June 7, 2011: End of Partnership with Greg Zuerlein

On June 7, 2011, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein announced the end of their five-year partnership, with Zuerlein retiring and Chock intending to continue competing.

July 1, 2011: Partnership Announced with Evan Bates

On July 1, 2011, Madison Chock and Evan Bates announced their partnership, continuing to be coached by Shpilband and Zueva.

2011: First Senior National Medal

In 2011, Madison Chock and Greg Zuerlein won their first senior national medal, a bronze, at the U.S. Championships. They also placed fifth at the Four Continents Championships and ninth at the World Championships.

2011: U.S. National Bronze Medalist

In 2011, Madison Chock and her partner Greg Zuerlein won the bronze medal at the U.S. National Championships.

2012: Fifth at U.S. Championships

In 2012, Madison Chock and Evan Bates finished fifth at the U.S. Championships.

2012: Gold at Nebelhorn Trophy

In 2012, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won gold at the Nebelhorn Trophy.

2013: Grand Prix Bronze Medals

In 2013, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won bronze medals at the Cup of China and Rostelecom Cup.

2013: Silver at U.S. Nationals, Bronze at Four Continents

In 2013, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the silver medal at the U.S. Nationals and the bronze medal at the Four Continents Championships.

2014: Fifth at World Championships

In 2014, Madison Chock and Evan Bates placed fifth overall at the World Championships in Saitama, Japan.

2014: Silver at Nebelhorn Trophy and Grand Prix Wins

In 2014, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won silver at the Nebelhorn Trophy and then won both their Grand Prix events at Skate America and Rostelecom Cup.

2014: Silver at U.S. Championships and Olympics

In 2014, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the silver medal at the U.S. Championships and were named in the U.S. Olympic team, finishing eighth at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

2014: Olympics

In 2014, Madison Chock represented the United States at the Winter Olympics.

2015: First Grand Prix Gold since 2015

At the 2022 Skate America, their win was the first Grand Prix gold since 2015.

2015: U.S. National Champion

In 2015, Madison Chock and Evan Bates became U.S. national champions.

2015: Gold at Nebelhorn Trophy and Skate America

In 2015, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won gold at the Nebelhorn Trophy and Skate America, followed by a silver at the Cup of China. They also won silver at the Grand Prix Final.

2015: Silver at Four Continents and World Championships

In 2015, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won silver at the Four Continents Championships and the World Championships.

2015: First Senior National Title

In January 2015, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their first senior national title at the U.S. Championships.

2015: Return to Grand Prix Final Podium

Madison Chock and Evan Bates returned to the Grand Prix Final podium in 2019 for the first time since 2015.

2016: Silver Medals at International Events

In 2016, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won silver medals at the CS Nebelhorn Trophy, CS Ondrej Nepela Memorial, Skate Canada International, and Rostelecom Cup.

2016: Bronze Medal at World Championships

In March 2016, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the bronze medal at the World Championships in Boston.

August 2017: Ankle Injury

In August 2017, Madison Chock competed with an injury after bone fragments chipped off her right ankle.

2017: Bronze at Four Continents Championships

In 2017, Madison Chock and Evan Bates took the bronze medal at the Four Continents Championships in Gangneung, South Korea.

2017: Second at U.S. Championships

In January 2017, Madison Chock and Evan Bates ranked second at the U.S. Championships.

April 6, 2018: Ankle Surgery

On April 6, 2018, Madison Chock underwent surgery to remove loose bone fragments in her right ankle.

2018: Third at U.S. Championships

In 2018, Madison Chock and Evan Bates placed third overall at the U.S. Championships.

2018: Olympics

In 2018, Madison Chock represented the United States at the Winter Olympics.

2018: Winter Olympics Performance and Re-injury

In February 2018, at the Winter Olympics, Madison Chock reinjured her ankle before the short dance. The duo placed ninth overall after a fall during their free dance program.

2019: Four Continents Champion

In 2019, Madison Chock and Evan Bates became Four Continents champions.

2019: Gold at CS U.S. Classic and Finlandia Trophy

In 2019, Madison Chock and Evan Bates began the season on the Challenger series, winning gold at the CS U.S. Classic and the CS Finlandia Trophy.

2019: Sixth at World Championships

In 2019, Madison Chock and Evan Bates concluded their season at the World Championships, where they finished sixth.

2019: Silver Medals at Grand Prix Events

In 2019, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won silver medals at the Internationaux de France and the Cup of China. They also scored a season's best at the Grand Prix Final, placing third in the rhythm dance.

2019: Silver Medal at U.S. Championships

In 2019, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the silver medal at the U.S. Championships in Detroit, praising their new coaches and training environment.

2020: US Championships Win

At the 2020 US Championships in Greensboro, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their second US title. It was five years after their first, the longest gap between ice dance titles in US history.

2020: Four Continents Champion, U.S. National Champion

In 2020, Madison Chock and Evan Bates were Four Continents champions and U.S. national champions.

2022: 2022 U.S. Championships

At the 2022 U.S. Championships, Chock/Bates placed first in the rhythm dance and second in the free dance, winning overall and being named to the American Olympic team. Bates became the first U.S. skater of any discipline to compete in four Winter Olympics in 2022.

2022: 2022 Winter Olympics

At the 2022 Winter Olympics, Chock/Bates began as team captains and American entries in the free dance segment of the Olympic team event, unexpectedly winning the segment. The American team ultimately won the silver medal. In the dance event days later, they finished fourth in the segment and fourth overall.

2022: Planning the 2022-2023 Season

Following the Montpellier World Championships in 2022, Chock and Bates faced questions about retirement, but they decided to continue competing. They toured for three months, performing in forty skating shows, leading to them not being prepared for a Challenger event.

2022: Winter Olympics Gold Medal (Team Event)

In 2022, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won a gold medal in the team event at the Winter Olympics.

2022: 2022 Skate America and NHK Trophy

In 2022, for their free dance for the new season, Chock and Bates opted for a medley of songs by Quebec musician Jorane and a program theme inspired by Chock's vintage 1920 engagement ring. They won the gold medal at Skate America but lost the free dance. They finished second at the NHK Trophy.

2023: 2023 World Championships

At the 2023 World Championships, Chock and Bates set a new personal best score of 91.94 in the rhythm dance and, despite a fall, won the free dance as well, winning their first World title.

2023: 2023-24 Grand Prix Final

Chock and Bates qualified for the 2023–24 Grand Prix Final, their seventh appearance. They scored 89.15 in the rhythm dance and won the free dance as well, taking their first gold medal and first Final medal of any color.

2023: 2023 Skate America and Grand Prix of Espoo

In 2023, Chock and Bates defended their title at Skate America, finishing first in the rhythm dance and winning the free dance as well. They also won the 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo despite twizzle errors.

2023: 2023 Four Continents Championships

In 2023, Chock and Bates won the rhythm dance with a personal best 87.67 at the Four Continents Championships. They also won the free dance by a wider margin, taking the gold medal again and setting new personal bests.

2023: World Champion, Four Continents Champion, U.S. National Champion

In 2023, Madison Chock and Evan Bates achieved significant milestones, including becoming World champions, Four Continents champions, and U.S. national champions.

January 2024: 2022 Winter Olympics - Gold Medal Awarded

In January 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport disqualified Kamila Valieva from the 2022 Winter Olympics, and the gold medal is projected to be awarded to the U.S. team.

June 20, 2024: Marriage

On June 20, 2024, Chock and Bates got married in Hawaii.

2024: 2024 World Championships

At the 2024 World Championships held in Montreal, Chock and Bates won the rhythm dance and, despite finishing second in the free dance, claimed the gold medal overall. With this, they equaled Davis/White's record and became the first American team to win two World titles consecutively.

2024: 2024 Summer Olympics Medal Ceremony

During the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, a medal ceremony was held for Chock/Bates and their teammates from the 2022 Olympic team event, where they were awarded their Olympic gold medals.

2024: Grand Prix season

In 2024, Chock and Bates started their Grand Prix season at Skate America. Chock fell during the rhythm dance, placing them second. They won gold at the 2024 NHK Trophy. They won their second consecutive Grand Prix Final title, becoming the oldest dance team to win gold at the event.

2024: World Champion, U.S. National Champion

In 2024, Madison Chock and Evan Bates became World champions and U.S. national champions.

2024: 2024 U.S. Championships and Four Continents Withdrawal

In advance of the 2024 U.S. Championships, Chock/Bates were named to the American team for the 2024 Four Continents Championships. Despite Chock's illness, they won the rhythm dance and finished first overall at the U.S. Championships. They withdrew from the Four Continents team subsequently.

2025: Four Continents Championships

At the 2025 Four Continents Championships in Seoul, Chock and Bates placed second in the rhythm dance and won the free dance, ultimately winning the silver medal. Bates noted that they have been competing against their rivals since they were teenagers.

2025: U.S. Championships Win

In 2025, Chock and Bates defended their national title at the U.S. Championships in Wichita, tying Meryl Davis and Charlie White's record of six senior ice dance gold medals. Chock performed despite suffering from a stomach ailment throughout the week.

2025: World Team Trophy Win

In 2025, Chock and Bates represented Team United States at the World Team Trophy, winning all segments of the ice dance event. This helped Team United States secure the gold medal overall.

2025: Cup of China Gold

In 2025, Chock and Bates started their season at the Cup of China, winning their eighth individual Grand Prix gold medal.

2025: Fifth Skate America Title

In 2025, Chock and Bates won their fifth Skate America title with a new season's best score, which qualified them for the 2025-26 Grand Prix Final.

2025: World Champion, U.S. National Champion

In 2025, Madison Chock and Evan Bates became World champions and U.S. national champions.

2025: Third Consecutive Grand Prix Final

In December 2025, Chock and Bates won their third consecutive Grand Prix Final at the 2025–26 Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan. They finished first in both the Rhythm Dance and Free Dance with new season best scores.

2026: Winter Olympics Silver Medal and Controversy

Four days later, in 2026, Chock and Bates took the silver medal in the Winter Olympics Ice Dance event, finishing closely behind the gold medalists. The final result sparked controversy due to perceived biased scoring, particularly from one judge.

2026: Winter Olympics Silver Medal

In 2026, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won the silver medal at the Winter Olympics. They also won a gold medal in the team event.

2026: Seventh National Title

In January 2026, Chock and Bates won their seventh national title at the U.S. Championships and were subsequently named to the 2026 Winter Olympic team.