Ski Star Romance
Olympic Champion Lindsey Vonn Confirms Relationship With French Skier Matthieu Bailet
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Vonn captioned the Instagram carousel, “About that time for a summer recap… pt 1❤️,” and paired it with Olivia Dean’s song “So Easy (To Fall In Love).”
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Before the relationship was confirmed, Vonn and Bailet were seen shopping in New York’s SoHo, riding the subway and posing backstage at the musical “The Outsiders”; Vonn had also left a flirtatious comment on one of Bailet’s shirtless Instagram posts.
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Bailet responded publicly to the announcement, commenting, “Can’t wait to see the summer recap part 2 😉😘.”
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Vonn’s vacation post drew enthusiastic reactions from fellow athletes, including tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, who wrote, “Look at you insta official!! 🔥❤️ miss you!!,” and rugby player Ilona Maher, who called them “the hottest couple.”
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Bailet has competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics and at the 2021 and 2025 World Championships; he also has more than 10,000 Instagram followers, according to the report.
Olympic alpine skiing champion Lindsey Vonn, 41, has publicly confirmed her relationship with French skier Matthieu Bailet, 30, through an Instagram post featuring vacation photos of the couple kissing and enjoying time together. US Magazine reported that Vonn captioned the carousel, "About that time for a summer recap… pt 1❤️," paired with Olivia Dean's song "So Easy (To Fall In Love)." The announcement comes after romance rumors sparked in May when the two were spotted together in New York City.
Bailet competes in downhill and super-G events for France and has represented his country at major international competitions, including the 2022 Winter Olympics and the 2021 and 2025 World Championships. Marca noted the 11-year age gap between the couple. This marks Vonn's first publicly reported romance since her 2025 split from business executive Diego Osorio.
From Secret Sightings to Instagram Official
The relationship hints began weeks before the Instagram announcement. US Magazine reported that Vonn and Bailet were spotted shopping together in New York's SoHo, riding the subway, and posing backstage at the musical "The Outsiders." Vonn also left a flirtatious comment on one of Bailet's shirtless Instagram posts, signaling her interest to followers before the couple went fully public.
Bailet responded enthusiastically to the announcement by commenting on Vonn's post: "Can't wait to see the summer recap part 2 😉😘." The playful exchange showed the couple's comfort sharing their relationship publicly with fans and fellow athletes.
Athletes Rally Around the Couple
Vonn's Instagram post drew immediate support from fellow athletes across different sports. Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki wrote, "Look at you insta official!! 🔥❤️ miss you!!" Rugby player Ilona Maher called them "the hottest couple," celebrating their public debut as a pair.
Vonn's Road Back From Injury
The romance announcement comes as Vonn continues recovering from a serious leg injury sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old champion has focused on her comeback while balancing personal life. Finding love with fellow professional athlete Bailet, who understands the demands of elite skiing, offers companionship within their shared world of competitive alpine sports.
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