Olympic Hockey Rumors: Watts and Harvey's Relationship Status Sparks Speculation
Breakup rumors have emerged about women's hockey super-couple Daryl Watts and Caroline Harvey ahead of their Olympic gold medal match. With Olympic glory and national pride on the line, the relationship between Watts, 26, and Harvey, 23, could be a thing of the past, according to reports from The Sporting News.
The Speculation Intensifies
Neither Watts nor Harvey have come out as gay or even publicly admitted they are dating, but that hasn't stopped the breakup speculation from circulating. Fans have speculated for some time that the pair have been secretly dating, and the rumors gained traction after Harvey's teammate Laila Edwards referred to her as "single" in a recent TikTok video from the Games.
Watts is a star forward with the Toronto Sceptres and plays for Team Canada, while Harvey is a star defender for Team USA and the Wisconsin Badgers. The two athletes are currently competing against each other in the Olympic tournament, adding another layer of complexity to the personal speculation surrounding them.
On-Ice Performance Amid Personal Speculation
Despite the off-ice rumors, both players are performing exceptionally well in the Olympic competition. Watts has two goals and six assists for eight points at Milano-Cortina, putting her second in the tournament scoring race. The one player ahead of her? Her rumored ex, as Harvey is currently leading in scoring at the Olympic Games after notching two goals and seven assists for nine points.
Harvey also helped Team USA claim the silver medal at the 2022 Beijing Games, behind Canada which took home the gold. The rivalry between the two nations adds intensity to both the competition and the personal speculation surrounding these athletes.
The Olympic Context
"There is definitely some pressure, of course, because we care and we want to keep that standard alive and be playing great USA hockey," Harvey told USA Today ahead of the match between the bitter rivals. "But it's more enjoyable than anything because it's just so exciting. You're playing with the best of the best."
In last week's preliminary round, USA trounced Canada in a decisive 5-0 victory, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense gold medal match. The personal rumors about Watts and Harvey add an intriguing subplot to this already high-stakes international rivalry.
The speculation comes at a time when athletes' personal lives are increasingly subject to public scrutiny, particularly in the social media age where offhand comments on platforms like TikTok can fuel widespread rumors. Neither athlete has directly addressed the relationship speculation, focusing instead on their Olympic performances and team responsibilities.
