Olympic Star Lindsey Vonn Upset After Split With Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn mutually decided to call it quits after dating for three years.
Olympic skiing star Lindsey Vonn is reportedly finding it hard to come to terms with her breakup with former world number one golfer Tiger Woods. The celebrity couple parted ways last Sunday, citing "incompatible schedules".
However, a source close to Vonn said the split has been hard on the Olympian. "She had work commitments and had to put her best face on but, of course, she's really bummed. It's really hard," her friend was quoted as saying by the People magazine.
Woods and Vonn had been together for three years and the decision to end the relationship would have been a tough call for both. "The decision to break up wasn't an easy one and it's hard for both of them right now. Lindsey is hurting - she loves him and that doesn't just go away," the source said.
"It was much easier to see each other when they were both injured, but now they're healthy and have to travel so much. It got too hard. But never say never. If there's a time when their schedules aren't so insane and they can spend more than three weeks a year in the same place, who knows, they could even rekindle things. There's a lot of love there," the friend told the magazine.
Vonn had announced the split on a Facebook post. "After nearly three years together, Tiger and I have mutually decided to end our relationship.
"Unfortunately, we both lead incredibly hectic lives that force us to spend a majority of our time apart.
"I will always admire and respect Tiger. He and his beautiful family will always hold a special place in my heart."
Woods issued a similar statement on his website. "I have great admiration, respect and love for Lindsey and I'll always cherish our time together. She has been amazing with Sam and Charlie and my entire family," he said. "Unfortunately, we lead very hectic lives and are both competing in demanding sports. It's difficult to spend time together."
Woods, 39, and Vonn, 30, had emerged as the golden couple of American sport since news of their relationship became public three years ago.