Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed" after France's controversial win at Winter Olympics

February 13, 2026

TL;DR

Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the U.S. won silver in ice dance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing just behind France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron.
Chock called for more transparent judging and for judges to be vetted and reviewed to ensure fairness.
The French pair won despite a visible mistake during a twizzle element, while the Americans' performance was considered cleaner by some.
Subjective scoring and a significant point difference from one judge contributed to the close result.
Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron have only been partnered for less than a year, with Cizeron having a previous Olympic gold and controversy with a former partner.
Fournier Beaudry recently gained French citizenship and partnered with Cizeron after her former partner faced suspension allegations.

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