Madison Chock and Evan Bates Win Fourth Skate America Title

Scoring more than 10 points higher than their total last season, Chock and Bates reignite speculation about their potential participation in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

• American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates dominated at the Skate America event, winning their fourth title with a remarkable score of 212.96 points, more than 10 points higher than their total last season.
• Their victory at Skate America ignited speculation around their plans for the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, to which they have yet to officially commit.
• Chock and Bates stand a strong chance of breaking their own world record this season, given their impressive starting score and considering that scores tend to rise as programs become more refined throughout the season.
• The Skate America event was particularly special for Chock and Bates, not only because of their win, but also because it offered them the chance to skate in front of their home crowd.
• Aside from Chock and Bates' achievement, Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha, Canadian silver medalists, finished second at the event, and French national champions Evgeniia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud came in third.

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