Figure skating-Chock, Bates go all in for Olympic gold as Milano-Cortina could be last Games

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FILE PHOTO: Figure Skating - ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating - Grand Prix Final - Aichi International Arena, Nagoya, Japan - December 6, 2025 Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the U.S. perform during the Ice Dance Free Dance REUTERS/Issei Kato/ File Photo

Dec 30 - Three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates are going all out for Olympic gold at the Milano-Cortina Games, embracing the pressure and the possibility that the 2026 Winter Olympics could be their final appearance on the sports biggest stage.

The married American ice dance pair are among the most decorated teams of their generation but have never won Olympic gold in their individual discipline, and they said their mindset was clear - aim for the top of the podium.

Were certainly all in, Chock told reporters on Tuesday.

Were entering each competition with the intention to win. We have a lot of experience under our belts and are 100% confident in our capabilities to deliver our best performances.

Bates said the way they were handling the pressure of high expectations was by sticking to their process, trusting their coaches and keeping their routines consistent.

He added that this Olympics, the duos fourth, carried added meaning because it could be our last.

The older we get, the more appreciation we have for the opportunity and realizing how special it really is, he