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The scandals clouding ‘sinister’ French ice dancers who beat Chock and Bates for gold

February 12, 2026

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance by a narrow margin, edging out American duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates. The outcome has sparked controversy due to ongoing allegations of assault and abuse involving Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron's former partners, overshadowing their achievement.

The scandals clouding ‘sinister’ French ice dancers who beat Chock and Bates for gold

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Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron won gold in ice dance at the Olympics.
Chock and Bates, reigning three-time world champions, finished second despite a flawless performance.
The competition is clouded by allegations of assault and abuse against Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron's former partners.

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The scandals clouding ‘sinister’ French ice dancers who beat Chock and Bates for gold

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The scandals clouding ‘sinister’ French ice dancers who beat Chock and Bates for gold

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