Summary of Olympic Results
Madison Chock and Evan Bates are American ice dancers with multiple Olympic results, but only one combined Olympic medal record to date. Across two Olympic Games, they have earned two individual Olympic medals, reflecting consistency at the highest level of figure skating. The duo medaled as a team for the United States, and each has also collected World and Grand Prix recognition. Below are the verified Olympic outcomes for Chock and Bates, followed by career context that explains how these results fit into their longer-term achievements.
| Olympic Games | Event | Placement | Medal Awarded | Source Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Beijing | Ice dance (team event) | Bronze | Team bronze | Official Olympic result |
| 2022 Beijing | Ice dance (individual) | Bronze | Individual bronze | Official Olympic result and ISU |
| 2018 PyeongChang | Ice dance (individual) | 9th | No medal | Official Olympic result |
| 2014 Sochi | Ice dance (team event) | 9th in the short program segment (team phase) | No medal | ISU and Official Olympic publication |
| 2014 Sochi | Ice dance (individual) | 16th | No medal | Official Olympic result |
Clarifying the Team Event Medal
At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the figure skating team event included a dance segment, and the United States earned a bronze medal in the team event overall. Madison Chock and Evan Bates competed in the ice dance portion that contributed to this team result. In the individual ice dance event held shortly after the team event, Chock and Bates also skated to a bronze medal finish. This makes their 2022 outcome notable: they medaled both in the team event and in the individual event, though only one individual medal per skater is officially awarded by the IOC. The distinction matters when counting their total Olympic medal haul and when comparing their results to other Olympic cycles.
Career Background and Partnership Timeline
Madison Chock and Evan Bates formed their partnership at the junior level in the early 2000s, though they regrouped and rebuilt their collaboration after earlier iterations. As a team, they have competed consistently on the Grand Prix circuit, winning multiple national titles and securing spots at World Championships. Their 2022 season culminated in the Beijing medals described above, but prior Olympic appearances shaped their experience and technique. Earlier results, such as their 9th place finish in 2018 and non-medal finishes in 2014, highlight how long-term development in ice dance often requires multiple Olympic cycles to reach the top of the podium.
Notable Results Beyond the Olympics
Olympic results represent a snapshot every four years, but Chock and Bates have built a broader record across the sport. They have medaled at the U.S. Championships, competed at multiple World Championships, and earned placements in Grand Prix events that contributed to their qualification for Olympic teams. These achievements are important for context, because they show consistency and resilience in a discipline where small margins separate medalists from non-medalists. For long-term perspective, their overall competitive record illustrates steady progress rather than a pattern of rapid, one-off success.
How Olympic Results Shape Legacy
For ice dancers, Olympic outcomes influence perceptions of legacy, but they are only one part of a larger narrative. Chock and Bates have achieved stability as a partnership, earned respect for their skating quality, and contributed to U.S. team success. Their two Olympic medals, both earned in 2022, represent a career peak, yet their ongoing work in training, performances, and advocacy for the sport extends their impact beyond any single result. This combination of competitive achievement and continued engagement helps define what an evergreen career in elite ice dance can look like.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Olympic medals do Madison Chock and Evan Bates have together? As of the most recent verified results, Chock and Bates have earned two Olympic medals: one team event bronze and one individual bronze, both at the 2022 Beijing Games.
- Did they medal at the 2018 or 2014 Olympics? No, they did not medal at those Games. In 2018, they placed 9th individually. In 2014, they placed 16th individually and did not medal in the team event.
- Is their 2022 team bronze counted as an individual medal? No. The team event bronze is a separate category from individual medals. Each skater received one individual bronze in ice dance, in addition to contributing to the team bronze.