Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is trading icy slopes for flirty city streets, as fresh photos show her cozied up with French alpine star Matthieu Bailet — and the internet is already shipping “VonBailet.”
The pair was spotted Thursday, May 7, in Manhattan’s trendy SoHo neighborhood, just days after Vonn’s glamorous Met Gala appearance. According to eyewitness accounts and photos obtained by Page Six, the athletes enjoyed a cozy two-hour lunch at the Mercer Hotel before hitting the streets — and even the subway — together.
Vonn, 41, was seen navigating the city on crutches while recovering from a scary crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy in February. She kept it stylish in white pants and a black jacket. Bailet, 30, looked sharp in a light blue button-down, navy trousers, and a matching sport coat.
Sources say the duo sat close while waiting for the subway, snapping selfies and appearing fully at ease in each other’s company. The easy chemistry between the two world-class skiers has fans buzzing about a possible romance.
Page Six reached out to Vonn’s representative for comment but did not receive an immediate response. Bailet’s camp has also remained silent.
A Match Made on (and off) the Slopes?
Vonn, one of the most decorated female skiers in history with multiple Olympic medals and World Cup titles, has been open about her life post-retirement and past high-profile relationships. Bailet, a rising talent on the French ski team, brings the international flair — and a shared passion for pushing limits on the mountain.
Whether it’s a budding romance, close friendship, or just two athletes bonding over their intense careers remains to be seen. But one thing’s clear: this NYC outing has everyone watching the chairlift for the next chapter.
Stay tuned — winter sports season might be over, but the heat is just getting started.
