Paul Edward Hospenthal

Paul Edward Hospenthal is the former husband of 41-year-old, former NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick. Danica is the first woman to win the Indy 500. Paul is a Physiotherapist based in America. 

Paul and Danica's relationship didn't last very long. After a particular incident in Danica Patrick's career, the couple began dating. Let's investigate Paul's life and learn what took place between the couple.

Who is Paul Edward Hospenthal?

Paul Edward Hospenthal is a professional physical therapist and sports trainer. He was born on June 5, 1965, in Tacoma, Washington, United States. Hospenthal came under the radar after marrying former NASCAR driver and Fox Sports analyst, Danica Patrick.

Born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, Paul went on to pursue a career in medicine. He attended the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. Later Hospenthal completed his master's degree in Sports Medicine from Western Michigan University.

Hospenthal worked as a Sports Trainer and as a Physiotherapist for three decades straight. During his career, he worked with many sports personalities and celebrities. Alongside being a sports trainer, Paul is also a professional golf instructor.

Paul met his ex-wife, Danica in 2002. The couple tied the knot which brought Paul into the limelight. However, the marriage did not last long. The couple broke up and went their separate ways without conceiving a child. 

Meet Danica Patrick, Pauls Former Wife

Danica is a former female NASCAR driver born on March 25, 1982. She is famous for breaking the gender barrier in racing by being the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race. Danica married her former husband in 2005.

Danica's racing career started early from the age of 10. her parents bought her a go-cart, which instigated her love for racing. Patrick dropped out of high school to pursue a career in racing. She later relocated to England on her own to expand her career in racing.

In 2005, after her marriage to Paul, Danica entered the mainstream of professional racing. She made history by being the first female leader of laps and a top-five finisher in the Indianapolis 500.

Patrick quickly moved up to the IndyCar Series. In 2008, she won her first IndyCar race at the Firestone IndyCar 300 in Japan. Danica retired in 2018, and now she does commentary on Fox Sports. 

How did Paul and Danica Meet?

Danica had an incident where she suffered from a hip injury during her Junior Formula Racing days in 2002. Danica was soon hospitalized, and during recovery, she met Paul. Hospenthal was her physical therapist and sports trainer. Danica got along well with Paul throughout her recovery.

Soon after Danica's recovery, the couple started dating. Time went by, and after two years of dating, Paul proposed to Danica. The couple tied the knot a year later on November 19, 2005. The marriage ceremony took place in Scottsdale, Arizona where the couple exchanged vows.

Unfortunately, the relationship took a left turn. The couple was together for eight years, from 2005 to 2013. Danica filed for divorce from Paul in January 2013. The couple later went their separate ways.

Paul and Danica Divorced In 2013

The relationship between Paul and Danica ended in 2013, much like Lena Headey, after being together for eight years. Their marriage, which seemed promising at first soon started degrading. In November, Danica posted on Facebook that their relationship would not last long.

In January 2013, Danica filed for divorce from Paul Edward Hospenthal. The NASCAR driver cited the marriage to be "irretrievably broken" as the cause of their divorce in an article.

"My marriage is irretrievably broken and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation,"  -ESPN

They had a prenuptial agreement that specified their property interests. However, neither of them wanted alimony, according to the divorce papers. After the divorce, Danica went on with her NASCAR career, and Paul continued with his physiotherapy.

What Happened After The Divorce?

Hospenthal and Danica went their separate ways after their divorce in 2013. Danica began dating an NFL quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. The relationship did not last long and they split up. Danica did not only date Aaron but had a few high-profile relationships.

Following the divorce, Danica went on to date NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Carter Comstock, the founder of Freshly. Including Aaron Rodgers, she had three relationships in total after her divorce from Paul Hospenthal.

However, Hospenthal remained single after their divorce. He kept a low profile following his divorce and not much is known about Paul after the divorce. But it is reported that they have remained friends till this date.

Paul Edward Hospenthal Net Worth

The net worth of Paul is estimated to be around $1 million, similar to Mor Toledano. The average salary of a Physiotherapist in the USA is around $85000, yearly. His net worth is justified because he has worked for many celebrities and sports figures.

On the other hand, Danica, Paul's ex-wife has an astonishing net worth of $80 million. Her career in racing was the primary source of her massive fortune. Danica Patrick and Paul Edward Hospenthal have both focused on their careers despite their divorce. 

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