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Brooks Laich found his ultimate fitness buddy – and travel buddy – with his girlfriend Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir.
Laich split off Julianne Hough in May 2020 after almost three years of marriage. Several months later, he sparked romantic speculation with Davíðsdóttir after “liking” several of her Instagram photos. While Hough filed for divorce in November 2020, it wasn’t until the summer of 2021 that Laich went public with his and Davíðsdóttir’s relationship.
After watching Davíðsdóttir compete at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, Laich sang her praises. “You continue to inspire and amaze, and it was an absolute pleasure to see you in your element last night!” he wrote via Instagram in August 2021: to which the Icelandic athlete replied“Grateful for you and the best support always always.”
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Two years later, Laich supported Davíðsdóttir again she competed in the CrossFit Games. “One of my favorite things about @katrintanja is that she will fight to the end, and you supported her to the finish!” the retired NHL player wrote via Instagram in August 2023.
“You are the best there is baby ☺️❤️🫶🏼✨ Thank you for being on this journey with me and supporting me through it – you make it all SO MUCH BETTER,” Davíðsdóttir replied in the comments.
Scroll down to see Laich and Davíðsdóttir’s relationship from the beginning:
Summer 2020
Eagle-eyed fans noticed Laich started ‘liking’ Davíðsdóttir’s Instagram photos.
July 2021
Laich publicly showed support for Davíðsdóttir for the first time via Instagram, writing: “Day 1 of the @nobull @crossfitgames is complete. Proud of how this girl competed today! #SledDog🇮🇸.” The pair were later seen kissing in a livestream video of the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin.
August 2021
The pair became Instagram official a week earlier enjoy a romantic getaway to Hawaii. “Life is better with some coconuts and this favorite human of mine 🥥❤️☺️✨ @brookslaich,” Davíðsdóttir captioned a holiday snap.
New couple alert! Brooks Laich has a new lady in his life, by whom he is constantly inspired. The former hockey player turned Instagram official on Sunday, August 1, with Icelandic athlete Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir during her performance at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin. After the couple was spotted kissing during a livestream […]
February 2022
The couple led to involvement speculation after a trip to Iceland on Valentine’s Day. “You are a shining example of kindness, beauty, grace and most of all, love. Thank you for being you, today and every day – for example elska þig!” Laich wrote via Instagram alongside photos from their trip to the Blue Lagoon.
June 2022
Davíðsdóttir sang her friend’s praises in honor of his 39th year around the sun. “I love seeing you being yourself, my love ❤️☀️. It might be my favorite thing in this universe to experience moments of just pure joy ✨,” she captioned a crazy video of the former hockey player.
May 2023
Laich gushed over his girlfriend on her 30th birthday. “Your smile is my favorite thing about you and you are a ray of sunshine wherever you go in this world, and to everyone you meet!” he wrote in his Instagram tribute. “Wishing you all the happiness, health, success, peace and love this life has to offer – and may this new decade bring you more joy than ever before! Theo, Koda and I thank you for the way you appear in our lives and the endless love you give!”
June 2023
“Congratulations on being the brightest light in my life and my favorite person to lay in the grass and just LAUGH with! ☀️🔥😍❤️☺️ It’s the greatest gift I get to live with you, @brookslaich!!” the CrossFit athlete wrote in praise her partner’s milestone year. “I’m so excited to see what this decade will bring you: the best is yet to come my love – happy 40th!! (It REALLY suits you 😮💨😏) Thank you for being you and for everything you embody – I love you with all my heart ❤️ &&& that goes for our best boys too 🐺🦁🤭 xxx.”
August 2023
The duo went on safari in Africa to celebrate their respective 30th and 40th anniversaries. “Absolutely loving my time with @katrintanja on this safari at @taasalodge! She knows this is my favorite adventure on earth, and after my first few days here I’m pretty sure it will be hers too!” Laich co-wrote several photos of him and Davíðsdóttir have fun while traveling.
Later that month, Laich served as one of Derek Hough‘s groomsmen at his wedding with Hayley Erbert where he reunited with ex-wife Julianne, who was a bridesmaid. Laich and Davíðsdóttir ended the month at Laich’s lake house in Idaho.
December 2024
The couple announced their engagement shortly after Christmas. “Forever feels just right for you!” Davíðsdóttir captioned a joint Instagram post.