Madison Chock

Madison Chock, an accomplished ice dancer, has a rich history of achievements in the world of figure skating. Competing with her partner Evan Bates, Chock has earned significant recognition at the global level, including three World Championships (2023, 2024, 2025), and three Grand Prix Final Championships (2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26). The pair also claimed victory at the Four Continents Championship thrice (2019, 2020, 2023) and seven times at the U.S. national championships (2015, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026). Chock has also won twenty-two ISU Grand Prix medals and ten ISU Challenger Series medals. Her early partnership with Greg Zuerlein also saw success, with the duo winning the 2009 World Junior Championship.

Chock's career as an ice dancer has seen her compete in four Winter Olympics (2014, 2018, 2022, 2026), winning two gold medals in the team event (2022, 2026) and a silver medal in ice dance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Chock and Bates' performances have been influenced by significant events and personal experiences, creating routines inspired by a variety of music and themes, such as the fiftieth anniversary of "The Dark Side of the Moon".

Chock and Bates have set world records, won numerous titles, and have been recognized for their performances and costumes, including the ISU Skating Awards for Best Costume in 2020 and 2023. They were named Skaters of the Year in 2025 and are four-time winners of the Edi Award from the Professional Skaters Association for outstanding ice dance performance at US Nationals. Chock's ability to adapt to different styles and consistently perform at a high level highlights her versatility and determination, making her a valuable speaker on topics such as sports, resilience, and peak performance.