Just weeks after revealing the brutal daily grind of her recovery — two hours of physical therapy every morning, hyperbaric chamber sessions, and learning to walk again on a leg held together by titanium — Lindsey Vonn was spotted spending time with her ex-fiancé, former NHL star P.K. Subban.
The 41-year-old Olympic skiing legend and the retired hockey defenseman were seen hanging out in Colorado, offering fans a surprising glimpse of support amid Vonn’s toughest fight yet.
Photos and reports of the pair together quickly lit up social media, with many wondering if old sparks are reigniting or if it’s simply the kind of deep friendship they promised when they called off their engagement in late 2020.
Vonn, who has been remarkably open about her ordeal following the terrifying crash at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, recently detailed her recovery process in a CNBC interview. She described transitioning from a wheelchair to crutches, bearing just 30% of her body weight on the injured leg, and pushing through relentless rehab with the same ferocity that defined her record-breaking career.
“It’s on repeat. Every day,” she said of the grueling schedule that includes gym work and strength training. Her goal: to ditch the crutches by the end of April and walk independently again, with another surgery to remove hardware planned for later this year.
Despite the pain — a complex tibia and fibula fracture, severe compartment syndrome that doctors feared could lead to amputation, five surgeries, and a freshly torn ACL from just days before the crash — Vonn’s spirit remains unbroken. She has even left the door open for a potential comeback, teasing the idea of racing again at the 2030 Olympics when she would be 45.
Old Flames and New Strength
Vonn and Subban dated for three years, got engaged in 2019, and split amicably in December 2020, stating they would “always remain friends and love each other immensely.” Their relationship was once one of sports’ most high-profile power couples, blending alpine dominance with NHL flair.
Now, as Vonn shares sunny Instagram updates captioned “Coming back to life” and celebrates small victories like unassisted pull-ups, Subban’s presence appears to be another source of support during her healing journey.
Fans have reacted with a mix of nostalgia and encouragement, flooding comments with messages like “True friends show up when it matters” and “Power couple energy never dies.”
Vonn continues to channel her athlete mindset into recovery while partnering with Invivyd on the “Antibodies for Any Body” campaign. In sponsored messages, she emphasizes how years of hard training and body care have strengthened her immune system.
“On and off the slopes, I’ve always worked hard and pushed hard,” she shared. “Taking care of my body has helped strengthen my immune system.”
Whether the hangout signals rekindled romance or simply longtime friendship, one thing is clear: Lindsey Vonn is surrounded by support as she turns her latest pain into power — one determined step at a time.
