See Team USA's top pair of Madison Chock and Evan Bates compete in figure skating Ice dance finals on Feb. 11, 2026.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday following a stunning free dance routine.

American duo Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik finished fifth while Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko finished 11th.

After a major upset in the rhythm dance, its time for the free dance — the second component of the Olympics ice dance event that decides who goes home with medals around their necks. Gold medal favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates from Team USA currently sit in second,

Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their first Olympic ice dance medal, but not winning gold was a devastating blow for the American pair.

On Wednesday at the Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim nailed her debut in Milano Cortina while Evan Bates and Madison Chock earned silver in ice dance free dance.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed the silver medal in a thrilling Olympic ice dance final, while teammates Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik finished fourth.

Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates seemed unbeatable entering the Winter Olympics, but the ice dancing duo stumbled and settled for silver Wednesday.