2018 Ice Dance Olympic Results Overview
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang featured ice dance competitions at the Gangneung Ice Arena. The event included the short dance and free dance segments, with final standings determined by combined total scores. The United States, Canada, and France earned medals in the ice dance discipline, reflecting strong technical and artistic performances across the field. Detailed results and segment scores are available on the official Olympic results portal PyeongChang 2018 Figure Skating Results.
The ice dance event at the 2018 Winter Olympics concluded with gold for the United States team of Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue, silver for Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, and bronze for France's Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron. The short dance and free dance segments were judged under the International Skating Union technical panel, with component scores reflecting interpretation, skating skills, and choreography. The competition took place on February 19 and 20, 2018, and results are archived on the International Skating Union's official site ISU 2018 Olympic Figure Skating Results.
Gold Medal Performance and Scores
Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue secured the gold medal with a combined total score of 192.39 points. Their short dance earned 77.75 points, and the free dance added 114.64 points. The program featured strong lifts, level-three twizzles, and a fast tempo that highlighted their technical precision. The U.S. team's victory marked the first Olympic ice dance gold for the United States since 2010.
The free dance segment included a step sequence, midline pattern dance elements, and choreographic highlights that met the ISU technical requirements. Judges awarded high component scores for skating skills and interpretation, with the program set to music from the film "Moulin Rouge!". The final results placed the U.S. team ahead of Canada and France, with the combined segment scores determining the final ranking in the event standings.
Silver and Bronze Medal Standings
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir earned the silver medal with a total score of 192.35 points, finishing just 0.04 points behind the U.S. team. Their short dance score was 76.33 points, and the free dance added 116.02 points. The Canadian duo delivered a program with strong lifts and intricate footwork, earning high marks for interpretation and performance quality.
Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron won the bronze medal with a combined total of 192.10 points. Their short dance score was 76.29 points, and the free dance added 115.81 points. The French team's performance included a dramatic free dance program that showcased speed, unison, and complex choreography. The close finish among the top three teams highlighted the competitive depth of ice dance at the Olympic level, with final standings and segment scores recorded in the official event protocol ISU 2018 Olympic Figure Skating Results.