Lindsey Vonn has finally decided to spill the beans on her three-year
long relationship with Tiger Woods. So does the Olympic gold medalist have nice
things to say about her famous ex? Keep watching to find out.
Lindsey Vonn is opening up about her past romances with ex-husband Thomas Vonn,
ex-fiance P.K. Subban, and ex-boyfriend and pro golfer Tiger Woods. In her new memoir Rise:
My Story, the former Olympic skier reveals stories behind her highest and lowest moments
as the most decorated female skier, and how she worked through her depression.
Vonn retired from skiing in 2019, after multiple injuries affected her ability to compete.
Speaking about her new memoir, Vonn admitted the one part of her personal
life that took a toll on her career: dating. Vonn told Entertainment Tonight:
"Being an athlete and focusing 100% on my skiing,
being in a relationship was difficult because I didn't really want to fight or argue. So I
just kind of compromised [...] I wanted to please and I just sacrificed myself."
Vonn's three-year relationship with Woods,
in particular, made headlines. Vonn said of their romance:
"I just think, generally, it's really difficult to date anyone in the public eye, and I've
always been a really open person. I learned that there's some things that need to be kept private."
While the Olympian admits she kept some details of her high-profile relationship to herself,
the celeb did get candid about where she and Woods stand today, and how she really feels
about her famous ex. Arguably one of the most famous athletic couples, Lindsey Vonn
and Tiger Woods met back in 2012 and were all the buzz during their three year relationship.
"You know, we, we're very happy."
In a 2013 interview with Vogue, Vonn revealed this about her relationship with Woods:
"[Tiger and I] immediately clicked, you know? It was just one of those things. We talked a lot,
corresponded a lot, and he was a good friend who was always there. And then it became more."
Vonn admitted she and Woods’ schedules meant their relationship was largely over the phone,
which ended up being detrimental to their relationship. The couple
eventually called it quits in 2015. Vonn said in a statement at the time:
"Unfortunately, we both lead incredibly hectic lives that force us to spend a
majority of our time apart. I will always admire and respect Tiger. He
and his beautiful family will always hold a special place in my heart."
Nearly seven years later, Vonn still admires her ex,
telling Entertainment Tonight the two have remained cordial since their split.
"Yeah, we're friends. You know, I wish him all the best and, you know, we stay in touch."
While also mentioning Woods' tragic car accident that took him off the golf course,
Vonn had this to say about her famous ex:
"We are friends and, of course, I'm happy that he is back and healthy. And, you know,
it was a tough time for him. So I am just happy that he is back with his kids."
Woods suffered multiple leg injuries after a tragic car crash from speeding back in February
2021. The athlete told the press being at the top of his game isn't a "realistic expectation,"
per Fox News. Not only did Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn's romance make headlines during
the three years they spent together, but so did Vonn's relationship with Woods' two children,
Sam and Charlie. Vonn was often seen hanging out with Woods and his kids during golf tournaments,
like at The Master's Preview back in April 2015, per Us Weekly, and again at The Masters later that
month, according to Golf. Vonn had glowing things to say about Woods as a father. She told People,
"They're great. They're amazing kids, and he's an amazing father. You know, I feel privileged
to be along for the ride, and I help as much as I can. They're great kids — I love 'em."
While Vonn certainly loved the role that she played in the kids' lives as the doting
girlfriend, it also helped turn her thoughts to motherhood, too. She told CNN in 2015:
"Life is a lot different. You can't have a family at home and keep racing. It's one or the other."
These days, though, it doesn't appear that Vonn is still in Sam and Charlie's lives.
However, Woods continues to have them split their time between himself and his ex-wife,
Elin Nordegren. In fact, Charlie seems to be walking in his famous father's footsteps,
as he helped his dad kick off Round 1 of the PNC Championship in December 2021,
according to People. Vonn was certainly right when she said the kids were great.
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