Olympic Ice Dance gold went to France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, who edged Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates by 1.43 points in a razor-thin, controversial showdown.
The organization of the 2030 Winter Games in France is facing significant challenges. Internal tensions have increased, leading to a conflict between project leader Edgar Grospiron and director general Cyril Linette.
Stolz, widely considered the best skater in the world, competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics at 17 years old — the youngest male athlete on the team in Beijing — and finished 13th in the 500-meter and 14th in the 1,000-meter. But since then, he’s dominated the competition.
Jordan Stolz emerged as the breakout star of these Games while Madison Chock and Evan Bates came up just short of gold
This is the fourth Winter Olympics for the married U.S. ice dancing pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and likely their last, best shot at a medal. They have two as part of the team competition, but not on their own.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday following a stunning free dance routine.
Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their first Olympic ice dance medal, taking silver at the 2026 Winter Games. France won the gold medal.
Sweden looks to lock up first place in Group B when they face France on Sunday, as women’s ice hockey action continues at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.