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how old are bates and chock

Madison Chock and Evan Bates Ages Madison Chock and Evan Bates are the renowned U.S. ice dancing duo captivating fans at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, where they're defying age norms in a sport often dominated by youth. As of February 2026, Chock is 33 years old , while Bates is 36 (turning 37 on February 23).

Quick Facts

  • Madison Chock : Born July 2, 1992, in Redondo Beach, California. Started skating at age 5 after watching it on TV; transitioned to ice dance by age 12.
  • Evan Bates : Born February 23, 1990, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Began skating at age 4, initially as a singles skater before specializing in ice dance.
  • Partnership : Teamed up in 2011, married in June 2024 in Hawaii after getting engaged in 2022. They've earned Olympic team gold (2022), multiple world medals, and are eyeing Worlds in Prague post-Olympics.

Skater| Birthdate| Age (Feb 2026)| Height| Hometown
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Madison Chock| July 2, 1992| 33| 5'2"| Redondo Beach, CA
Evan Bates| Feb 23, 1990| 36 (turns 37)| 6'1"| Ann Arbor, MI

Their Journey Together

Chock and Bates first met as kids in Michigan's skating scene, sharing an early teen date that fizzled until romance bloomed in 2017—right around their Four Continents bronze. They've since become #relationshipgoals, blending on- ice synchronicity with off-ice partnership, from Phuket proposals to Hawaiian vows.

Fans on Reddit rave about their depth, though early days drew drama over prior partners. At 33 and 36, they're "defying expectations," with Bates hinting at retirement after Worlds, per recent buzz.

"Chock is 33, Bates turns 37 later this month, and they sound ready to step aside after next month’s world championships in Prague."

TL;DR : Chock (33) and Bates (36/37 soon) are Olympic ice dance vets shining in 2026—veteran power couple ready for one last Worlds run.

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