Madison Chock and Evan Bates match the U.S. record by winning their sixth ice dance national title
Associated PressWICHITA, Kan. — Madison Chock and Evan Bates have been the best American ice dancers for years. There’s something incredibly magical about this event.” Earlier in the day, two-time defending U.S. champion and reigning world champion Ilia Malinin scored 114.08 points for his short program to take a big lead into Sunday’s free skate. “This dance field is so strong,” Carreira said, “that we’re really proud to be on the podium.” In the men’s short program, the 20-year-old Malinin did exactly what he’s become known for: nailing quads. “It’s just an honor to be friends and compete with two people who can be considered GOATs in their own way.” In the pairs competition, Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea, the defending U.S. champions, had 77.19 points in their short program to take a big lead over Emily Chan and Spencer Howe. Amber Glenn, who won her second straight national title on Friday night, will be joined by U.S. silver medalist Alysa Liu and reigning world silver medalist Isabeau Levito, provided she is healthy enough to compete.
History of this topic
World champions Chock and Bates are behind Canadian duo in Four Continents ice dance
Associated Press
World champs Chock and Bates dance their way into a big lead at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Associated Press
Madison Chock and Evan Bates match U.S. record with sixth ice dance title
LA Times
U.S. skaters in the hunt for Olympic rhythm ice dance medals
LA Times
Elliott: Evan Bates and Madison Chock put on otherworldly show to help U.S. take silver
LA Times
Chock and Bates top Hubbell and Donohue for US title
Associated Press
Madison Chock and Evan Bates set national record at U.S. figure skating championships
LA TimesDiscover Related