France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron won Olympic ice dance gold in 2026 by 1.43 points. Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates took silver. The result led to a row over the judging.
Key Facts
- Gold: Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron (France).
- Silver: Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA).
- Margin: 1.43 points.
- The row: The French judge scored the French pair 7.71 points higher than the Americans in the free dance.
- Judges: Five of the nine judges scored the Americans higher.
Why People Were Upset
French judge Jezabel Dabouis gave the French pair a much bigger score in the free dance. Fans said this was enough to change the result.
What the ISU Said
The International Skating Union defended the judging. It said differences in scores are normal. It also said the highest and lowest scores are trimmed out.
The Americans’ View
Chock and Bates said it was their best Olympic performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Olympic ice dance gold in 2026?
France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron.
Why was the judging questioned?
The French judge scored the French pair 7.71 points higher in the free dance, while five of nine judges favoured the Americans.
Will the result change?
The ISU defended the judging, so the result stands.
Conclusion
The medals stand, but the row has raised questions about how ice dance is judged.
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