Hilary Knight Proposes To Brittany Bowe At Milan Cortina Olympics
U.S. women's hockey captain Hilary Knight proposed to speedskater Brittany Bowe in an Instagram video posted Wednesday, Feb. 18, during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Overview
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Hilary Knight proposed to Brittany Bowe in an Instagram video and Team USA confirmed the engagement.
The video was posted a day before Knight and the favored U.S. team play Canada in the women's hockey gold-medal final.
Fellow Olympians, including Evan Bates and Madison Chock, publicly congratulated the couple, and retired skater Adam Rippon reacted emotionally on social media.
Knight is appearing in her fifth Olympic Games and is guaranteed at least a fifth medal, while Bowe is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist who finished fourth in two events at these Games.
Bowe will close the Games competing in the 1,500 meters on Friday, and Knight is scheduled to speak after the Americans' practice later in the day.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this engagement neutrally, focusing on straightforward facts and event context rather than opinion or moral judgment. The coverage uses plain descriptors, cites the Instagram video and Team USA confirmation, and includes relevant athletic background (past meetings, Olympic schedules), without loaded language, selective sourcing, or omitted viewpoints.
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FAQ
Brittany Bowe and Hilary Knight began dating in 2022 after reconnecting at the Beijing Olympics, meaning they had been together for approximately four years before Hilary Knight's proposal on February 18, 2026.[1]
Brittany Bowe is a speedskater competing in events like the women's 500 meters and 1,500 meters, while Hilary Knight is a hockey player and captain of the U.S. women's hockey team.[1]
Yes, both athletes announced these would be their final Olympic Games. Bowe quietly knew after Beijing that Milan-Cortina 2026 would be her last Olympics, while Knight announced in 2025 that these would be her final Games, though she intends to continue playing professionally in the PWHL.[1]
Hilary Knight is appearing in her fifth Olympic Games and is guaranteed at least a fifth medal, while Brittany Bowe is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist who finished fourth in two events at these Games and is competing in the 1,500 meters on Friday.[1]
The couple became close during the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where strict pandemic protocols made daily walks a romantic luxury, leading to the beginning of their relationship that year.[1]
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