Madison Chock And Evan Bates: From Ice Partners To Life Partners!

Olympic Ice Dance Partners and Their Love Story

Madison Chock and Evan Bates have captivated audiences with their undeniable on-ice chemistry even before they officially became a couple. As they gear up for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, marking their fourth Olympic outing with Team USA, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The duo clinched gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, a year that also saw them getting engaged. Can 2026 be even more iconic for this power couple?

"Evan and I enjoy pushing ourselves, and for me there's always been this feeling of wanting to fulfill potential," Chock mused. "We’re always curious. We want to learn. There’s a constant thirst that we have for knowledge and for growth."

The upcoming Winter Games will be their first as a married couple, setting the stage for yet another thrilling chapter in their skating saga. Here's a look back at how it all began.

Skating Partners Turned Lovers

The Early Days

Back in 2011, Madison Chock was reshuffling her career after the retirement of her former skating partner Greg Zuerlein. "I want to be really sure I continue skating with the right partner," she shared. Enter Evan Bates, who had just ended his partnership with Emily Samuelson. Though they didn’t click immediately, their journey through ups and downs brought them closer.

Taking It to Sochi

By 2014, Chock and Bates were shining at the Sochi Olympics. Still, at that time, they kept things strictly professional. It wasn't until 2017 that Bates took the leap of faith, confessing his deeper feelings to Chock. "Well, I pretty much told Madi that I loved her," he revealed in 2018.

A Golden Year and Beyond

Beijing Breakthrough

Their partnership reached new heights at the 2022 Beijing Games, where they not only served as co-captains for Team USA but also celebrated their first Olympic gold. The year was particularly special as it marked their engagement. An overjoyed Chock remarked on Instagram, "Left home with my boyfriend, coming back with my fiancé!"

Wedding Bells in Hawaii

Fast forward to 2024, and the couple exchanged vows in the picturesque setting of Hawaii on June 20. In a recent interview, Bates reflected on their early relationship saying, "From day one we always had a connection. We were laughing; we enjoyed our time together." Now, with the 2026 Olympics on the horizon, the couple is more focused than ever.