Evan Bates
With partner and wife Madison Chock, he forms one of ice dancing's most enduring and successful partnerships, pushing artistic boundaries for over a decade at the sport's summit.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American ice dancer·Birthday: February 23·Millennials
Biography
Evan Bates's career is a story of partnership, persistence, and evolution. Teaming up with Madison Chock in 2011, they quickly established themselves as a duo with a distinctive flair for theatricality and intricate choreography. Their path, however, was not a straight line to the top; they faced the agony of a fourth-place finish at the 2018 Olympics and the physical challenge of Chock's serious ankle surgery. These setbacks forged a profound resilience. They reinvented their style, moving from crowd-pleasing themes to more sophisticated, concept-driven programs that showcased mature artistry and technical precision. This evolution culminated in a dominant period where they claimed multiple World titles and, finally, an Olympic silver medal in 2026. Their longevity, marked by four Olympic appearances and a flag-bearing honor, speaks to an unwavering commitment to growth, making them standard-bearers for the modern era of ice dance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Evan was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Evan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Evan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won three World Championship titles in ice dancing (2023, 2024, 2026).
- Earned an Olympic silver medal in the ice dance event at the 2026 Winter Games.
- Is a seven-time U.S. national champion in ice dancing with Madison Chock.
- Won three consecutive Grand Prix Final championships (2022, 2023, 2024).
- Served as the flag bearer for the United States at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Did You Know?
He and Madison Chock became engaged in 2023 and married in 2024.
He previously competed at the Olympics with a different partner, Emily Samuelson, in 2010.
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
He and Chock are known for their innovative program themes, including a 'Alien' space-themed free dance and a program set to a Daft Punk medley.
“Our story is told on the ice, one lift and one step at a time.”
