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- Simone Biles’ Husband Jonathan Owens Is ‘So Proud’ After She Qualifies for 2024 Olympics (newsbreak.com)
Jonathan Owens, the safety for the Chicago Bears and husband of Simone Biles, is eagerly anticipating her participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Through an Instagram Story post on June 30th, Owens, 28, expressed his pride and excitement, sharing an image of the scoreboard from the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Olympics Trials in Minneapolis, where Biles clinched first place with a score of 117.225, surpassing gymnasts Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles.
Simone Biles, 27, is set to represent the United States in her third Olympic appearance, marking her as the oldest American female gymnast to earn a spot on the Olympic team since the 1950s. Joining her will be her 2020 Tokyo Olympics teammates, 21-year-old Lee and 23-year-old Chiles, as well as the emerging talent Hezly Rivera.
Following her remarkable performance at the trials, Biles relayed to the media that this year signifies their “redemption tour,” highlighting the team’s resilient spirit and ambition. She reflected on their past struggles, particularly during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, emphasizing their determination to showcase their growth, consistency, and maturity as athletes dedicated to representing the U.S.
Four years prior, Biles made headlines when she withdrew from several events at the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns and the “twisties,” a condition causing disorientation mid-air. Despite past challenges, Biles is determined to move forward, dismissing speculation about potential withdrawal from the upcoming Paris competitions.
Biles discussed facing undue pressure and criticism, asserting her resilience and focus on her passion for gymnastics and representing her country, irrespective of external opinions.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, who exchanged vows in April 2023, have consistently supported each other in their professional endeavors. Most recently, after Biles captured her ninth all-around title at the Xfinity U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, Owens took to Instagram to celebrate his wife’s achievement, underlining the couple’s mutual admiration and support.