On Wednesday evening, Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry became Olympic ice dance champions in Milan after a masterful free dance. Already in the lead after the rhythm dance, the French pair maintained their advantage Wednesday night against Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates.
The gap was minuscule after the first segment. Only 45 thousandths of a point separated Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry from the American pair Chock-Bates at the end of the rhythm dance program. This narrow advantage suggested a close battle for the Olympic title.
A decisive freestyle for Olympic gold
During the free skate in Milan, the French delivered a perfectly controlled performance, enough to stay ahead of their American rivals. Thanks to this performance, they transformed their initial narrow lead into an Olympic gold medal.
This ice dance title is the fourth medal of the day for the French delegation. In a competition decided by the smallest details, Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry managed the pressure and maintained their first place until the very end. Historic!
