Why Lindsey Vonn Broke Engagement With Ex, PK Subban? Her Dating History Explored Amid Ski Crash

Lindsey Vonn is a legendary American alpine ski racer and three-time Olympic medalist who is currently making headlines for a sensational comeback at 41. Her historic attempt to win an Olympic medal ended in heartbreak on February 8, 2026 (ET), when she crashed at high speed during the women's downhill at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Competing just nine days after completely rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey was a focal point of the Olympic Games' opening week. Amid her probable end of the Olympics dream, here's a look at her dating life, including her broken engagement with ex-fiancé, PK Subban.

Who is Lindsey Vonn's ex-fiancé, PK Subban?

Pernell-Karl' PK' Subban is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and a current broadcast analyst for ESPN. Renowned for his dynamic playing style and charismatic personality, he played 13 seasons in the NHL before retiring in 2022. Subban spent his career with the Montreal Canadiens (2009–2016), Nashville Predators (2016–2019), and New Jersey Devils (2019–2022). He is also an Olympic Gold Medalist, winning with Team Canada at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. He also won two gold medals at the World Junior Championships (2008, 2009). His relationship with Lindsey Vonn generated significant buzz, as it was a union of two sports aces.

How did Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban's love story start?

The love story between Olympic skier, Lindsey Vonn, and NHL star, PK Subban, began with a chance meeting at the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards (following the ESPYs). At their first meeting, Subban was immediately interested, but Lindsey Vonn was already in a relationship with NFL coach, Kenan Smith. However, Subban was already smitten by her, and he even joked to reporters that "it's hotter outside than Lindsey Vonn looks today." Even though they couldn't date yet, Subban's younger sister, Karin, reportedly worked really hard to help put him on Lindsey Vonn's radar during that initial encounter. 

Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban's dating era and first public appearance

After Lindsey Vonn broke up with Kenan Smith, PK Subban began a persistent pursuit to win her over. Their romance developed through several months of long-distance communication while Vonn was on tour in Europe. The duo spoke on the phone every single day for four months before their second in-person meeting. Lindsey and Subban's first real quality time occurred on Christmas of 2017, when he flew to Denver and drove three hours through a snowstorm to Vail to visit Vonn and meet her entire family.

However, Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban kept the meet-up private, and the details were revealed later, when they confirmed their relationship. Rumours of their romance began in April 2018 when she was spotted at Nashville Predators games (Subban's team at the time). They officially began dating in early 2018 and made their red carpet debut as a couple at the CMT Music Awards in June 2018.

Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban's dual proposal

After a year of dating officially, PK Subban proposed in August 2019. In a non-traditional move on Christmas Day 2019, Lindsey also proposed to Subban, gifting him an engagement ring to advocate for equality in their relationship. The dual proposal received widespread love and appreciation from the duo's fans, who predicted their marriage and long-term union. However, to everyone's surprise, the fairytale romance came to an end with their engagement call-off.

Why did Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban call-off their engagement?

Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban remained fiancés only for a year. The former couple broke their engagement in December 2020 after three years together, citing that they had grown apart and decided it was best to move forward separately. In their official announcements, both athletes stated that after "much consideration," they chose to end the engagement but intended to "remain friends and love each other immensely." While announcing the split, Subban called Lindsey "one of the most kind and caring people" and said that he would always "treasure" time together. Lindsey also wrote a heartfelt message on Instagram which read:

"Over the past 3 years PK and I have had some incredible times together. He is a kind, good man, and someone I respect a great deal. However, after much consideration we have decided to move forward separately...We will always remain friends and love each other immensely."

Although the exact reason for Lindsey and Subban's breakup isn't publicly known, several factors are speculated to have led to it. The split occurred in 2019, after she retired from professional skiing and while he was still playing in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils. The COVID-19 pandemic reportedly significantly impacted their wedding plans. Lindsey Vonn noted that travel restrictions prevented Subban's family in Canada from attending the ceremony, leading them to postpone the wedding. Vonn also mentioned that the "24 hours a day" intensity of quarantining together allowed them to get to know each other "pretty quickly," which may have accelerated their realisation that they were on different paths.

Other high-profile relationships of Lindsey Vonn

After splitting from PK Subban, Lindsey entered a long-term relationship with Diego Osorio, an entrepreneur and co-founder of the tequila brand Lobos 1707. They were first linked in May 2021 and remained together for nearly four years until she confirmed their breakup in February 2025. Lindsey's only marriage was to fellow Olympic skier, Thomas Vonn. He also served as her coach and manager during the early years of her rise to dominance. The couple separated in 2011, and their divorce was finalised in January 2013. Following the split, she was in a highly publicised relationship with the golf legend, Tiger Woods, for over two years (2013 to 2015).

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