Hilary Knight, the U.S. women’s hockey captain, surprised fans by proposing to American speed skater Brittany Bowe during the Milano-Cortina Games. In a heartwarming video shared on Instagram under the theme “Olympics brought us together,” Knight is seen kneeling and offering Bowe an engagement ring, to which Bowe happily accepts. The couple first crossed paths at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games and have announced that this year’s Olympics will mark their final appearance, with Knight making history by participating in her fifth Olympic Games with Team USA.
The engagement news comes just before Knight and the U.S. team face off against Canada in the gold medal final. While Bowe, a two-time Olympic bronze medalist, missed out on medals in her initial events, she is set to compete in the 1,500 meters race later in the Games. The engagement was confirmed by Team USA, and Knight is expected to share more about this special moment following the team’s practice session.
