Simone Biles Shatters Stereotypes by Excelling in Both Love and Gymnastics
Simone Biles defies societal expectations, proving she can excel in both her marriage to Jonathan Owens and her triumphant return to competitive gymnastics
Simone Biles is defying expectations as she embraces her marriage to Jonathan Owens while pursuing her gymnastics dreams. Despite societal beliefs, the 26-year-old gymnast is determined to prove that being a wife doesn't hinder her ability to excel as a professional athlete.
Biles, who became the most decorated gymnast in history at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, recently married Owens. Despite her intense athletic training, she has actively made an effort to maintain a healthy balance in her relationship with her husband. Biles now prioritizes not only her gym time but also spending quality time with her family, taking vacations, and nurturing other aspects of her life. She acknowledges that in the past, she tended to prioritize gymnastics above everything else, but now she feels connected to a wider range of interests, with gymnastics being just one part of her day.
While Biles noted that she used to live at her gym, now she can’t wait to go home at the end of the day to see Owens and their dogs.
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
Owens is a professional football player, who signed with the Green Bay Packers in May.
"We are currently in a long-distance relationship, which is quite unconventional since he left right after our wedding," mentioned Biles, who is based in Texas. "Interestingly, despite being two professional athletes, people assume we would be constantly competing with each other. However, he is competitive while I am not. Whether it's playing video games or cards, I find it incredibly enjoyable and winning or losing doesn't matter to me."
Biles and Owens began their romantic relationship in 2020 after connecting on the dating app Raya. They got engaged two years later in February 2022. Initially, they exchanged vows in a courthouse ceremony in April, followed by a larger wedding ceremony held in May.
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Biles humorously shared with Olympics.com that while she and her partner like to have fun, they also value relaxation. Due to their busy workout schedules, their daily routines may appear unconventional to others. However, their activities are not as wild as one might imagine. They enjoy attending therapy sessions together, getting massages as a bonding experience, and even pampering themselves with nail treatments.
