Why Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban Ended Their Engagement: Her Dating History Explored Amid Ski Crash

Lindsey Vonn, the legendary American alpine ski racer and three-time Olympic medalist, is in the spotlight following her dramatic crash during the women’s downhill at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on February 8, 2026. Competing just nine days after a complete ACL rupture in her left knee, Vonn’s valiant attempt to win another Olympic medal ended in heartbreak. Amid her Olympic journey, fans are revisiting her personal 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 current ESPN analyst. A dynamic player known for his charismatic personality, Subban played 13 NHL seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils, and earned Olympic Gold with Team Canada in 2014. His relationship with Vonn brought together two of the sports world’s most prominent figures.

How did Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban’s romance start?

Their story began at the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards. Though Vonn was in a relationship at the time, Subban pursued her, eventually building a strong connection through long-distance communication while Vonn competed in Europe. Their first quality time together occurred over Christmas 2017 in Vail, Colorado. The couple officially started dating in early 2018 and made their red carpet debut at the CMT Music Awards that June.

The dual proposal

PK Subban proposed to Vonn in August 2019, and in a unique move, Lindsey also proposed to him on Christmas Day 2019, symbolizing equality in their relationship. Fans celebrated the gesture, expecting a long-lasting union.

Why did the engagement end?

Vonn and Subban called off their engagement in December 2020 after three years together, citing that they had grown apart. Both expressed mutual respect and the desire to remain friends. Factors such as Vonn’s retirement, Subban’s ongoing NHL career, the COVID-19 pandemic, and postponed wedding plans reportedly contributed to the breakup.

Other notable relationships

After Subban, Lindsey dated entrepreneur Diego Osorio from 2021 to 2025. She was previously married to fellow skier Thomas Vonn, divorcing in 2013, and had a highly publicized relationship with golf legend Tiger Woods from 2013 to 2015.

“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,” Lindsey wrote on Instagram following their split.