Madison Chock & Evan Bates Hopes, Fears & Cheers!

[Sylvia]

In their latest podcast episode (Dec. 2), "Madi and Evan answer questions from listeners and give their thoughts on the cancellation of the Grand Prix Final."

Unlaced with Chock and Bates

Team USA ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates take you into the world of figure skating as they prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. Join Madi and Evan on their Olympic journey as they train, compete and balance their lives as a couple on and off the ice. Introducing, Unlaced...

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Fan Zone article by @Jayar (Dec. 6):

Madison Chock and Evan Bates Out to Make History - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

Madison Chock and Evan Bates are chasing history. The two-time U.S. champions could be the first American ice dance team to qualify for three Olympic Winter Games

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Excerpts:

When asked about the possibility of being the first to make four Olympic teams, Bates struggled to craft a response.
"I honestly don't really know what to say about that. I should have an answer prepared, but you really can't put it into words," he said. "I do take a lot of pride in the longevity of my career. I've been around so long and have seen so much, but I am still really driven and still love (ice dance) so much. I really do feel like I'm better than I have ever been, and I am still hungry and working hard to improve."

"There are a few changes to our programs that we were waiting to make until after we got back from Japan, but now we can implement them immediately," Chock explained. "That will be our focus as we prepare for the upcoming U.S. Championships."
With the competition just a few weeks away, Chock and Bates are beginning to feel that twinge of excitement that comes with the anticipation of the U.S. Championships. To stay on focused on the mission at hand, they have started to put blinders on as they prepare for one of the most exciting but stressful weeks of their season.
"This is when dreams can become reality, and the memories that I have of making the previous teams are extra special," Bates said. "I think that we will just be really focused and locked in on what we need to do which is just to skate well and take advantage of the training that we've been putting in and to just continue building as we get closer to the Olympics."

Though Chock, 29, and Bates, 32, realize that their competitive days will not last forever, they are not yet ready to have the curtain come down on their career, and do not expect to think about that until the season is over. In the meantime, however, they are beginning to see what might be waiting for them when they do decide to move on to the next phase of their lives.
"We would love to still be a part of the skating world whether that means shows, coaching, choreographing, or a little bit of all of those," Chock said. "We love the skating community and would love to give back in our own way, but also dabble in some other things outside of skating."
Bates interjected, "Skating will always be a big part of our heart and our soul and hopefully our lives. As we look forward, we'd like to get married and have a family which is kind of hard to do when you're competing."

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Madi is in a Delta commercial!

Reggie L. Jagers III™ Oly on Instagram: "If you’re ever on a Delta Airlines flight, make sure you tune into the commercial on the little monitor. You might see your favorite Team USA Track & Field Olympian 😉 ✈️🇺🇸 Delta Airlines is officially the new

684 likes, 64 comments - kingjagers on December 8, 2021: "If you’re ever on a Delta Airlines flight, make sure you tune into the commercial on the little monitor. You might see your favorite Te..."

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[sap5]

I wish Evan could have been in it too and the commercial would show ice dance.

 

[VGThuy]

Short snippet about Evan and Madison’s love story. He basically harbored a long crush on her and admitted to her in 2016 that he “loved” her.

Evan Bates on Instagram: "Just waited patiently for my rose 🌹 #TheBachelorette #OnEdgeSeries @olympics"

5,336 likes, 56 comments - evan_batesDecember 12, 2021 on : "Just waited patiently for my rose 🌹 #TheBachelorette #OnEdgeSeries @olympics"

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@BlueRidge, I think you’d find this cute.

 

[Sylvia]

Madi is in a Delta commercial!

She finally shared the same footage herself 2 days ago : https://www.instagram.com/p/CXeIj85FUps/

Proud to be a part of this wonderful project! I’m a long time fan of @delta and happy to welcome them to @teamusa as an official sponsor!
I had an absolute blast working with @smartypantspictures @jrseftel @justjennbeauty @jasonlinkow 🎞
Make sure to keep an eye on your in flight monitor next time you fly with @delta

Today's podcast (Dec. 16) with first guest Christopher Dean:

Unlaced with Chock and Bates: Episode 11: Unlaced with Christopher Dean

Madi and Evan welcome their very first guest on Unlaced: 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist, Christopher Dean.

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[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I’m sure this was probably already mentioned somewhere but on my Delta flights this past weekend Madison Chock is in the Delta commercial at the beginning before they show the safety video

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[DORISPULASKI]

The Chris Dean podcast is really, really good!

 

[Sylvia]

From their pre-Nationals media call today (scroll up for their quotes re. being a couple both on and off the ice & c*vid policy at Nationals): https://twitter.com/AnythingGOE/status/1473413167401287686

From the end of the Twitter thread:

On future plans:
“Well there are certainly no plans to stop at the moment. We’re very focused on the Olympic Games and we feel like we're in the best shape and the most motivated we've ever been. We will reconvene after the games.” – Madison Chock
Anything GOEs

On the team event:
“We share such a special bond with [Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue]. We really feel that it would be a good tribute to our friendship and the environment that our school has cultivated, it would mean a lot if we could share it with them.” - Chock

ETA another set of tweets: https://twitter.com/ClaireCloutier/status/1473426697609433089
One says:

Asked about the Olympic team event, Chock/Bates said: "We are not the ones who make that final decision." However, they have discussed it with Hubbell/Donohue. "There's no question that we would like to share it with them. It would mean a lot to us if we were able to."

 

[Vagabond]

I haven't watched their RD yet, but this is the cheer thread, so .

 

[BlueRidge]

I haven't watched their RD yet, but this is the cheer thread, so .

Watch it! It was sensational!

 

[Vagabond]

Watch it! It was sensational!

I just did.

 

[Debbie S]

That program was everything today. I was so proud of them. Hoping they keep the momentum going and skate a great FD!

 

[Vagabond]

Yes!

& have taken that program from to in just four months. Brilliant!

 

[VGThuy]

Love love love their FD. Chock/Bates and Hubbell/Donohue for Olympic medals!

 

[BlueRidge]

Congratulations to Madison & Evan!!!!!

so happy to get to watch them skate!!

 

[Debbie S]

Congratulations to Madi and Evan on their 3rd national title!!!!

On to Beijing!

 

[NinjaTurtles]

Amazing longevity and growth for Chock/Bates as well. A third National title over a seven year period, a third Olympics together, and Evan will be a four time Olympian!

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Loved it loved it loved it, wish this free program would end with just a bit more of a punch like the rhythm dance does

 

[GreenGan]

Goosebumps and awe when I was watching the replay today. Love them !

 

[zee703]

Initially, I didn't like either of their programs this season. But they must've fine-tuned them because last night C/B were lookin' very good!

 

[Sylvia]

You can catch up on their latest podcast episodes here:

Unlaced with Chock and Bates

Team USA ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates take you into the world of figure skating as they prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. Join Madi and Evan on their Olympic journey as they train, compete and balance their lives as a couple on and off the ice. Introducing, Unlaced...

bleav.com

 

[skatfan]

You can catch up on their latest podcast episodes here:

Unlaced with Chock and Bates

Team USA ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates take you into the world of figure skating as they prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. Join Madi and Evan on their Olympic journey as they train, compete and balance their lives as a couple on and off the ice. Introducing, Unlaced...

bleav.com

Loved the stories about Evan and the closing ceremonies clothing.

 

[dancing_on_ice]

Evan Bates and Madison Chock | Beijing 2022 Olympic Profile

Team USA Ice Dance partners Evan Bates and Madison Chock celebrate 10 years of skating together and discuss the lessons learned on the path to their third Olympics.

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Madi and Evan's profile for the Olympics

 

[Sylvia]

Madi & Evan are on their way to Beijing as I type this!

Wheeee :

Red-hot bods of America’s sexiest athletes ignite Winter Olympic flames

Members of Team USA were all business this week as they landed in Beijing, where they’ll “snow” no mercy at the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, beginning Friday (and airing on NBC and …

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Madison Chock, 29, and Evan Bates, 32, ice dancing
The glamorous pair has been a tandem on the ice since 2011 and a couple off the ice since 2017. Chock, born in Redondo Beach, Calif., and Bates, who hails from Ann Arbor, Mich., are eyeing their first waltz up the Olympic podium after competing together in the 2014 and 2018 games. The couple carries big expectations into Beijing after winning their third ice dancing title at the US Figure Skating Championships. For Bates, this is his fourth Olympiad, a record for an American figure skater. He competed with former partner Emily Samuelson in the 2010 winter games in Vancouver.

The photographer, DS Sanchez, posted another photo (as did Madi yesterday) from this shoot: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZZzgpzLGKt/

 

[Vash01]

Good luck to Chock & Bates.

 

[VGThuy]

I just read that Evan Bates is the first American skater to be a four-time Olympian. Congrats to him!

 

[firstflight]

Sorry if this has been said before, but I hope they do continue after this year. If nothing else, next year’s worlds could be their best opportunity yet to go for world gold, completing the full set of medals.

 

[rfisher]

I just saw the commercial with Maddie and her mother for a diabetes drug. Her mom has type 2 diabetes. How nice that she will get commercial residuals as well as Maddie.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I just read that Evan Bates is the first American skater to be a four-time Olympian. Congrats to him!

Yeah the commentators during nationals were referencing that quite a few times I noticed

 

[DreamSkates]

Anticipation...hoping they end up on the podium for at least an individual medal!