It’s all love and respect between exesLindsey VonnandTiger Woods.In conversation withEntertainment Tonightabout her new memoirRise, the former downhill skier revealed that she and the professional golfer are still friendly, over six years after they split.“We are friends and, of course, I’m happy that he is back and healthy,” said Vonn, 37, referringto the car accident Woodswas involved in last year and hissubsequent hospitalization and recovery.“And, you know, it was a tough time for him,” she continued. “So I am just happy thathe is back with his kids.“Vonn was married to Olympic skier Thomas Vonn for four years,then later dated Woods, 46, for nearly three years beforethe two called it quitsin 2015. In December 2020, shesplit from fiancée P.K. Subbanin December 2020 after three years together.Chris Condon/PGA TOUR/ GettyInRise, Vonn writes thatin her past partnerships, “I didn’t like who I became.” She explains, “I had a tendency to recede, conforming to my partner’s needs and preferences in an attempt to please them … I wanted someone to love me, to make up for the ways I didn’t yet love myself.“Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn.gettyThe celebrated athlete — who has 82 World Cup wins, three Olympic medals and 20 World Cup titles to her name — also recently told PEOPLE that she’s “looking forward to a positive and healthy relationship,” and that she has now foundjoy in spending time with herself.“I really enjoy it now,” Vonn said. “It’s nice to be comfortable enough with life and yourself to be alone and happy with it. I feel lucky.“RELATED VIDEO: Lindsey Vonn Says “Success Does Not Equal Happiness” While Addressing Her Mental HealthLast February, Woods sufferedsignificant orthopedic injuries to his right leg, including fractures to his tibia and fibula bones, in the car crash, which occurred on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in Southern California.Ahead of the PNC Championship last month, the golfing legend said he was willing to accept that hemay never reach the same peak performancehe did before the accident.“I think something that is realistic is playing the tour one day — never full time, ever again — but pick and choose, just like Mr.[Ben] Hogandid. Pick and choose a few events a year and you play around that,” Woods toldGolf Digest, referencing golfer Ben Hogan, who was involved in a car accident with a bus in 1949 that left him hospitalized.“As far as climbing the mountain again and getting all the way to the top,” he added in the interview, “I don’t think that’s a realistic expectation of me.“Risewas released Tuesday and is available onAmazon.
It’s all love and respect between exesLindsey VonnandTiger Woods.
In conversation withEntertainment Tonightabout her new memoirRise, the former downhill skier revealed that she and the professional golfer are still friendly, over six years after they split.
“We are friends and, of course, I’m happy that he is back and healthy,” said Vonn, 37, referringto the car accident Woodswas involved in last year and hissubsequent hospitalization and recovery.
“And, you know, it was a tough time for him,” she continued. “So I am just happy thathe is back with his kids.”
Vonn was married to Olympic skier Thomas Vonn for four years,then later dated Woods, 46, for nearly three years beforethe two called it quitsin 2015. In December 2020, shesplit from fiancée P.K. Subbanin December 2020 after three years together.
Chris Condon/PGA TOUR/ Getty
InRise, Vonn writes thatin her past partnerships, “I didn’t like who I became.” She explains, “I had a tendency to recede, conforming to my partner’s needs and preferences in an attempt to please them … I wanted someone to love me, to make up for the ways I didn’t yet love myself.”
Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn.getty
The celebrated athlete — who has 82 World Cup wins, three Olympic medals and 20 World Cup titles to her name — also recently told PEOPLE that she’s “looking forward to a positive and healthy relationship,” and that she has now foundjoy in spending time with herself.
“I really enjoy it now,” Vonn said. “It’s nice to be comfortable enough with life and yourself to be alone and happy with it. I feel lucky.”
RELATED VIDEO: Lindsey Vonn Says “Success Does Not Equal Happiness” While Addressing Her Mental Health
Last February, Woods sufferedsignificant orthopedic injuries to his right leg, including fractures to his tibia and fibula bones, in the car crash, which occurred on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in Southern California.
Ahead of the PNC Championship last month, the golfing legend said he was willing to accept that hemay never reach the same peak performancehe did before the accident.
“I think something that is realistic is playing the tour one day — never full time, ever again — but pick and choose, just like Mr.[Ben] Hogandid. Pick and choose a few events a year and you play around that,” Woods toldGolf Digest, referencing golfer Ben Hogan, who was involved in a car accident with a bus in 1949 that left him hospitalized.
“As far as climbing the mountain again and getting all the way to the top,” he added in the interview, “I don’t think that’s a realistic expectation of me.”
Risewas released Tuesday and is available onAmazon.
source: people.com
