Where is Madison Chock from? 

Madison Chock was born in Redondo Beach, California to father Wesley, a Hawai'i native and American Airlines flight attendant, and mother Barbara, a former backup singer for Hawaiian singer Don Ho. Chock's parents, who met in Hawai'i, moved to Novi, Michigan, when Chock decided to pursue figure skating more competitively at age 12. A graduate of Novi High School, Chock began seriously skating shortly before she turned 16, skating full-time after her high school graduation. 

How old is Madison Chock in 2026? 

Chock was born on July 2, 1992, so she will be 33 years old at the time of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games.

When did Madison Chock start figure skating?

Chock's parents took her to Promenade Ice Chalet in Palos Verdes, California, to skate for the first time when she was 5. She expressed interest in the sport after watching it for the first time on television. By the time she was in middle school, Chock was skating competitively as a singles skater. She skated in pairs skating for fun, testing up to the intermediate level. When she was 12, ice dance was suggested to her, although she initially had no interest in dancing. After trying it and liking it, Chock's coaches at Skating Edge Ice Arena in Harbor City, California, encouraged her to get the best dance training in either Texas or Michigan. Chock's parents chose Michigan, and Chock began skating at Novi Ice Arena. 

How did Madison Chock become an elite ice dancer? 

Chock skated for one season with Kurt Lingenfelter on the intermediate level, where they won the pewter medal at the 2006 U.S. Junior Championships. In June 2006, Chock teamed up with Greg Zuerlein, placing fifth in the novice division at the 2007 U.S. Championships in their first season skating together. Chock and Zuerlein started training under famed Russian figure skating coaches Igor Shpilband and Marina Zueva in 2007. They established themselves as competitors on the junior circuit with wins at the 2008 Junior Grand Prix Final, the 2009 U.S. Junior Championships, and the 2009 World Junior Championships. They debuted at the senior level in 2009, claiming their first senior national medal, a bronze, at the 2011 U.S. Championships.

Chock partnered with Evan Bates in June 2011 after Zuerlein retired. The duo consistently placed in the top 10 during senior competitions, winning their first gold medal together at the 2012 Nebelhorn Trophy. Chock and Bates established themselves as an elite ice dancing pair after earning silver at the 2013 U.S. Championships, naming them to the U.S. team for the Four Continents and World Team Trophy competitions later that season. Since then, the duo has found a consistent spot on competition podiums, winning three world championships, three Four Continents, two Grand Prix Finals, and six national titles.  

Who is Madison Chock’s partner in ice dance (Evan Bates)? 

Bates is a 36-year-old American ice dancer who has been skating with Chock since 2011. He was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan and began skating at age 4 at Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club, where he initially trained as a singles skater. Bates partnered with Emily Samuelson in 2000 at the recommendation of their coach Gary Clark. With Samuelson, Bates is the 2006 junior national silver medalist, 2008 junior world champion, and 2008 national silver medalist. Chock and Bates started their partnership in July 2011 after Bates split with Samuelson following an Achilles injury the previous season. Together with Chock, he is a three-time world champion, six-time national champion, and Olympic champion in the team event, establishing himself as one of the top ice dancers in the world. 

How many Olympics has Madison Chock competed in? 

Chock has competed in three Olympic Games. With Bates, she skated at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games and the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games. Chock and Bates were selected to participate in the team figure skating event for the U.S. in Beijing, where they helped their team secure gold.

What is unique about Madison Chock’s skating style and artistry? 

Chock brings innovative artistry to her skating style, incorporating programs that step outside traditional figure skating themes. She brings vivid characters to life on the ice, both through her dance talent and self-designed costumes. Among her many programs, she has explored themes inspired by Salvador Dali paintings, an astronaut and a space alien, and a serpent and snake charmer. Her unique creativity and impeccable technique have led her to become one of the best ice dancers in the world.