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Check out Kim Kardashian's intriguing romantic links with nine top athletes, before her newest relationship with Lewis Hamilton.
In February 2026, the global spotlight has shifted to an unexpected pairing: Kim Kardashian and seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton. Following a discreet weekend getaway at Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds, reports have emerged of the pair arriving together at a luxury hotel in Paris. This latest development marks a significant gear shift in Kim Kardashian's dating history, which has long been populated by some of the most formidable names in the sporting world. The 45-year-old American reality TV icon, businesswoman, and social media titan has a well-documented history of high-profile romances, many involving elite athletes from diverse sporting arenas.
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In this article, Pulse Sports delves into eight athletes romantically associated with Kim Kardashian prior to her reported romance with Lewis Hamilton.
Reggie Bush
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Long before the SKIMS empire, Kim Kardashian’s most documented foray into the sporting world was her three-year, on-and-off relationship with NFL superstar Reggie Bush. Meeting at the 2007 ESPY Awards, the pair became a staple of early Keeping Up With The Kardashians seasons. Though they briefly house-hunted together, the pressures of fame and their demanding schedules led to a final split in 2010.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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In the spring of 2010, following her split from Bush, the socialite sparked international headlines during a trip to Madrid. Rumours swirled after she was spotted kissing the Portuguese star when she made a three-day trip to the Spanish capital. In a 2010 interview with Ryan Seacrest, Kim Kardashian addressed rumors about dating Cristiano Ronaldo by stating, "We're friends". Whilst the encounter was reportedly brief, it remains one of the most high-profile "what if" moments in celebrity crossover history.
Miles Austin
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Following her Ronaldo interlude, Kim Kardashian embarked on a summer romance in 2010 with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin. Their affair, lasting mere months, was hampered by geographical distance and professional commitments such as her European promotions for reality TV clashing with his gridiron obligations. Miles Austin and Kim Kardashian dating history
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Despite efforts to maintain discretion, their relationship was ultimately short-lived.
Kris Humphries
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Perhaps the most infamous entry in Kim Kardashian's dating history is her 2011 marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries. Their courtship accelerated rapidly and by May 2011, they were engaged. The pair wedded in a lavish August ceremony broadcast on her show. Alas, the marriage imploded after just 72 days, with Kardashian citing irreconcilable differences in her divorce filing in 2012.
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Despite the brevity, they reportedly maintained cordial terms, just as her era with Kanye West began to dawn. Though fans till date argue that the whole marriage was a failed PR
Alecko Eskandarian
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In 2010, following her split from Miles Austin, Kim Kardashian was famously set up on a blind date with Alecko Eskandarian, an Armenian-American professional footballer who was then playing for MLS club LA Galaxy. The encounter was a classic example of Kris Jenner's proactive approach to her daughter's romantic life. The date was even documented in the Season 5, Episode 2 of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, titled "Blind Date". Eskandarian later shared his experience on social media and in interviews, confirming there were no hard feelings. He also later reflected on the The Cooligans Podcast that the date was a unique, surreal experience involving a crowded restaurant filled with production staff.
Tom Brady
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Fast-forward to 2023, and rumours swirled around Kim Kardashian and retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady, fresh from his divorce. Speculation ignited after they attended a billionaire's Independence Day bash in the Hamptons, with reports of flirtatious banter with the NFL G.O.A.T., literally. Kardashian later evaded direct queries on the matter during a podcast appearance, coyly declining to confirm or deny. In 2025, the SKIMS mogul refused to address the links to the seven-time Super Bowl champ during her appearance on the Oct. 15 episode of Call Her Daddy podcast. “You have to tell me, how serious were you and Tom Brady?” Alex Cooper, asked the All’s Fair star during a game of “Confess or Text.”
“Oh my god,” Kardashian responded, to which Cooper interjected: “Like a date?..I’m not gonna answer that,” the mother of four replied. Unverified rumours suggested she showed interest in Brady, but he turned her down, so it remained an unfulfilled fancy rather than a full-fledged affair.
Odell Beckham Jr.
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More substantially, Kim Kardashian was romantically tied to NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. starting in September 2023, shortly after his split from long-term girlfriend, model Lauren "Lolo" Wood. The pair were sighted at various events, including his birthday celebration, a Grammys after-party, and a Super Bowl gathering in 2024. Reports from early 2024 suggested that Kim K was initially extremely private about the relationship specifically to avoid being labelled a "homewrecker". Because Beckham Jr. had only recently ended his long-term partnership with the mother of his child, both he and Kardashian reportedly sought to avoid any public speculation that their romance had caused the split with Wood. They officially ended their relationship in April 2024 after dating for approximately six months as sources claimed their romance had "fizzled out".
Jude Bellingham
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In 2024, Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham became a prominent brand ambassador for SKIMS Men, leading to widespread (yet unverified) dating rumours. Whilst the relationship appears to have remained strictly professional, with Bellingham currently dating model Ashlyn Castro in 2026, his inclusion in the Kardashian orbit remains a significant talking point.
Francis Ngannou
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Rounding out the list is former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, with rumours emerging in late 2023. Reports quoted Kardashian expressing compatibility with the Cameroonian-born fighter, sensing his "energy" and musing about visiting Cameroon. In late 2023, comments attributed to Kardashian surfaced expressing her admiration for the fighter’s "energy" and a desire to visit his home country of Cameroon. Ngannou further fuelled speculation by cheekily responding to her social media posts in early 2024, though a formal relationship was never confirmed.