Chock and Bates Tie Ice Dance Title Record; Glenn Defends Women's Crown at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Madison Chock and Evan Bates secure their sixth national title, while Amber Glenn edges Alysa Liu in a dramatic women's competition.
- Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their sixth U.S. ice dance title, tying the record held by Meryl Davis and Charlie White, despite Chock battling a stomach illness.
- Amber Glenn defended her women's title with a score of 216.79, narrowly defeating Alysa Liu, who returned from retirement to finish second with 215.33 points.
- Ilia Malinin, reigning world champion, dominated the men's short program with a commanding lead heading into Sunday's free skate.
- Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea lead the pairs competition after a strong short program, aiming to defend their national title during Saturday's free skate.
- The results at the championships will influence team selections for the 2026 Winter Olympics and the upcoming World Championships in Boston.