Reported by NetEase Sports on November 17:
On November 17 Beijing time, "Skiing Queen" Lindsey Vonn recently spoke to The New York Times about her relationship with Tiger Woods. Vonn said she has never regretted loving Woods and emphasized that being single has given her more time to focus on herself.
Many sports fans know that Lindsey Vonn was previously married—her husband was Thomas Vonn, who represented the United States in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics. The couple married in the fall of 2007, but in 2011, Lindsey’s husband and coach Thomas announced their divorce, ending their nearly four-year marriage.
Lindsey Vonn admitted that just months after her divorce, Tiger Woods came into her life, at a time when she had limited romantic experience. "Thomas was literally my first boyfriend, so I didn’t have much dating experience. Jumping into a relationship right after the divorce probably wasn’t the smartest decision."
Although she felt it might not have been wise to start a new romance immediately after her divorce, Lindsey Vonn said she has no regrets about her time with Woods. "I don’t regret it. I truly loved Tiger, and we had three amazing years together."
Vonn acknowledged that she hopes to have a family one day, but she won’t force anything. "It’s been a long time since I’ve had a summer without a boyfriend, and that’s been really good for me. I’ve been working hard at the gym—that was a decision I made. I’m strong enough to handle it. There were times I relied on others, but I also had time to focus on myself, even though it was a tough summer."
As for how the breakup with Woods has changed her, Vonn said plainly that it simply gave her more time to spend on herself—a result many couples experience after splitting up. She also mentioned that being single has allowed her to focus more on skiing, find a new nutritionist, and, most importantly, eat healthier.