Evan Bates

Evan Bates, born on February twenty-third, nineteen eighty-nine, is a distinguished American ice dancer renowned for his remarkable achievements in the sport. Partnered with his wife, Madison Chock, Bates has made a significant mark in competitive ice dancing, earning accolades that include two Olympic gold medals in the team event at the twenty twenty-two and twenty twenty-six Winter Olympics, as well as a silver medal at the twenty twenty-six Games.

Throughout his illustrious career, Bates has claimed the title of World champion three times, with victories in twenty twenty-three, twenty twenty-four, and twenty twenty-five. His prowess on the ice is further highlighted by his three Grand Prix Final championships and three Four Continents championships, showcasing his consistency and excellence in the sport.

In addition to his Olympic and World successes, Bates has amassed an impressive collection of medals in the ISU Grand Prix and Challenger Series, totaling twenty-two Grand Prix medals, including nine golds, eleven silvers, and two bronzes, along with ten Challenger Series medals. He is also a seven-time U.S. national champion, having secured titles in the years two thousand fifteen, twenty twenty, twenty twenty-two, twenty twenty-three, twenty twenty-four, twenty twenty-five, and twenty twenty-six.

Before teaming up with Chock, Bates competed with former partner Emily Samuelson, with whom he earned a bronze medal at the two thousand nine Four Continents Championships and was crowned World Junior champion in two thousand eight. Their partnership also led them to a silver medal at the two thousand nine U.S. national championships and participation in the two thousand ten Winter Olympics.

In a moment of pride for his country, Bates served as the flag bearer for the United States during the closing ceremony of the twenty twenty-six Winter Olympics, further solidifying his legacy in the world of ice dancing.