Three-time Olympic ice dancer Evan Bates did not hesitate to address the topic. “Speaking on behalf of all the athletes, I can say human rights violations are abysmal, and we all believe that it tears ...

BOSTON — In the early part of their skating careers, Madison Chock and Evan Bates got to train in Michigan alongside some of the legends of U.S. ice dance: Meryl Davis. Charlie White. Tanith Belbin.

Figure skaters Evan Bates and Madison Chock, who tied the knot in June, tell PEOPLE about life as newlyweds — and finally getting their delayed, Beijing 2022 victory ceremony.

USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates perform in the ice dance rhythm dance competition during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023 in Saitama on March 24, 2023. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) ...