Lindsey Vonn has spent much of her adult life in the public eye. As one of the most successful female alpine skiers in history, her achievements on the snow are well documented. But her personal life – including marriages, significant relationships and breakups – also took place under constant scrutiny.
Lindsey Vonn: Love, Public Life and a Successful Career
In recent weeks, Vonn has come back into the spotlight, not because of romance, but because of a brutal crash that only underscored how much she’s always been willing to risk for her sport.
Thomas Vonn
Vonn was married once. In September 2007, she married American skier Thomas Vonn, who later became her coach. The marriage ended after four years, with the couple separating in 2011 and finalizing their divorce in 2013. Despite the split, Lindsey chose to keep the Vonn last name professionally, saying it has become part of her identity.
Tiger Woods
Soon after the divorce, she entered into one of her most talked about relationships – with golf superstar Tiger Woods. The couple confirmed they were dating in 2013 after meeting at a charity event. For two years, they appeared together at tournaments and awards ceremonies, presenting a united front across two elite sports. In May 2015, they announced that they had broken up, citing demanding schedules and time apart. Vonn later said the relationship was supportive but intense.
Alexander Ludwig
In the years that followed, Vonn’s dating continued to attract attention. She briefly dated actor Alexander Ludwig in 2016, although the relationship was short-lived.
Kenan Smith
She then spent over a year with Kenan Smith, a former NFL assistant coach. That relationship ended in late 2017, reportedly due to distance and work commitments.
PK Subban
Her most serious relationship after Tiger Woods was with hockey star PK Subban. The two started dating in 2018 and quickly became one of the most famous sports couples. They announced their engagement in 2019, but revealed in December 2020 that they had decided to separate, saying they were growing in different directions. Both emphasized that there was no bitterness.
Diego Osorio
Vonn later dated Diego Osorio, a Mexican businessman and founder of a tequila brand. Their relationship, which went public in 2021, seemed stable for several years before quietly ending in early 2025. Since then, Vonn says she’s focused on her health, work and returning to competitive skiing.
Vonn’s recent accident at the 2026 Olympics
This focus was dramatically tested in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The 41-year-old American, racing with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), lost control just seconds into the run and was thrown off the track at high speed, requiring immediate medical attention and helicopter evacuation.
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Vonn’s Olympic downhill was barely 12-13 seconds. Wearing a number 13 bra and knee brace, she clipped the early gate, was thrown into the air, and crashed heavily, coming to rest off the runway. She was heard screaming in pain on live television as paramedics rushed to her aid. A helicopter later airlifted her to the Codivilla Putti hospital in Cortina for a medical assessment as stunned onlookers applauded as she was taken away.
The crash was a sobering reminder of the risks Vonn has always accepted. Born in Minnesota in 1984, she won four overall World Cup titles, 84 World Cup races and three Olympic medals, including gold at Vancouver 2010. She retired in 2019 but returned to competition after surgery, determined to race again on her own terms.
