The friendship behind Chock and Bates’ mom’s

Madison Chock and Evan Bates perform at 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

By NBC Olympics

Published February 7, 2026 7:39 pm

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Madison Chock’s mom, Barbara Chock, and Evan Bates’ mom, Nancy Bates, pull back the curtain on their longstanding friendship, and the fun they have had cheering on their children over the years.

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