American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates hailed their own "grit" as they finally claimed their first world title in Japan on Saturday, after recovering from a fall in their free dance.
Saitama, Japan: Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed their first ice dance world title on Saturday, overcoming a fall in their free dance to.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates took a big step towards their first ice dance world title Friday after winning the rhythm dance at the world figure skating championships in Japan.
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto said she feared she had blown her bid to retain her figure skating world title on Friday but kept her head to claim gold in front of a rapturous home crowd.