During the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Team USA athletes Hilary Knight, a women's ice hockey star, and Brittany Bowe, a speed skater, announced their engagement. Knight proposed to Bowe after developing a close relationship during the Beijing 2022 Olympics, where they initially bonded through evening walks and conversations amidst their competitive schedules. Both athletes, who have amassed numerous medals and records, shared that this will be their final Olympic Games together. Knight and Bowe's relationship blossomed from friendship into love, with Bowe describing Knight as both strong and shy, and Knight recognizing Bowe as 'the one' immediately. Their engagement has garnered widespread joy among fellow Olympians and fans, symbolizing a powerful union of two top-tier athletes. The couple plans to continue making a positive impact beyond their athletic careers, celebrating their love during these Games and looking forward to life together.