Brooks Laitch He found his perfect fitness buddy—and travel companion—with his girlfriend Katrin Tanja Dawisdóttir.
Laich broke up with Julianne Hough In May 2020 after nearly three years of marriage. Several months later, he sparked romance speculation with Davíðsdóttir after “liking” several of her photos on Instagram. While Hough She filed for divorce in November 2020This was not the case until the summer of 2021 Laich went public with his relationship with Davísdóttir.
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 watch you in your element last night!” He wrote on Instagram in August 2021, To which the Icelandic athlete responded“Thank you and the best support always always always.”
Two years later, Laïch again supported Davíðsdóttir I competed in the CrossFit Games. “One of my favorite things about @katrintanja is that she will fight until the end, and I supported her until the end!” the retired NHL player wrote via Instagram in August 2023.
“You're the best ever babe ☺️❤️🫶🏼✨ Thank you for being with me on this journey and supporting me through it all – you make everything 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 that Laich started “liking” Davíðsdóttir's photos on Instagram.
July 2021
Why? He showed support for Davíðsdóttir publicly for the first time Via Instagram, he wrote: “Day 1 of @nobull @crossfitgames completed. Proud of how this girl competed today! #SledDog🇮🇸.” The pair were later seen kissing in a live video from the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin.
August 2021
The duo went Instagram official one week ago Enjoy a romantic vacation to Hawaii. “Life is better with a couple coconuts and this my favorite human 🥥❤️☺️✨ @brookslaich,” Davíðsdóttir captioned the vacation snapshot.
February 2022
The couple It sparked engagement speculation After taking a trip to Iceland for 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, forward – ie Elska Egg!,” Laich wrote via Instagram alongside photos from their trip to the Blue Lagoon.
June 2022
Davíðsdóttir sang her boyfriend's praises in honor of his 39th year around the sun. “I love to witness you, my love ❤️☀️. My favorite thing in this universe may be to experience moments where you are just pure joy ✨.” She captioned the goofy video From a former hockey player.
May 2023
Laish gushed over his girlfriend on her 30th birthday. “Your smile is my favorite thing about you, and you are a ray of sunshine everywhere you go in this world, and to everyone you meet!” he wrote in his tribute on Instagram. “I wish you all the happiness, health, success, peace and love that this life can offer – and may this new decade bring you more happiness than ever before! Theo, Koda and I thank you for the way you show up in our lives, and for the endless love you give us.” Offer it to us!
June 2023
“Happy Birthday to the brightest light in my life and my favorite person to lay in the grass and laugh with! ☀️🔥😍❤️☺️ It's the greatest gift I get to live my life with you, @brookslaich!! The CrossFit athlete wrote in tribute to Her partner's historical year. “I'm so excited to see what this decade brings for you: The best is yet to come my love – happy 40th!! (It really looks good on you 😮💨😏) Thank you for being you and for everything you embody – I love you with all my heart ❤️ &&& and so are our best boys 🐺🦁🤭 xxx.”
August 2023
The couple went on a safari in Africa to celebrate their 30th and 40th birthdays. “I absolutely loved my time with @katrintanja during this safari at @taasalodge! She knows it's my favorite adventure on earth, and after the first few days here I'm sure it's become her adventure too!” Laish wrote alongside Several photos of him and Davísdóttir Get comfortable on the trip.
Later that month, Laich served as one of Derek HoughGroom's groomsmen at his wedding Hayley Erbert Where he met his ex-wife, Julianne, Who was the bridesmaid?. Laich and Davíðsdóttir topped off the month at Laich's lake home in Idaho.
December 2024
The couple They announced their engagement Shortly after Christmas. “Looks like you've been fine forever!” Davíðsdottir pinned the joint Instagram share.