Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens found each other in the most modern way possible – through an app. Despite the challenging times of the pandemic, the Olympic gymnast and Houston Texans safety have cultivated a beautiful, caring relationship centered on supporting and uplifting each other. Apart from being one of the top athletes, Biles had some other qualities that impressed Owens.
In 2021, in an interview, Jonathan revealed some interesting facts about Biles, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, that just did it for them. After all, their story in itself is nothing short of a fairytale.?
From Followers to Following: Three Qualities Revealed
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Simone and Jonathan?s story began on the exclusive dating app Raya in 2020. The gold medalist took the first step and slid into Jonathan?s DMs. But what started as something casual soon turned serious when Jonathan joined Simone?s family on a vacation. Sparks began to fly on this trip to their gorgeous lake house in Texas. After two years of love and adventure, Packers new Safety finally proposed on Valentine?s Day, during the breathtaking golden hour at Brenner?s Steakhouse on the Bayou in Houston. Now, a year later, the two are happily married.
But fans can?t help but be awe-struck by their journey. The Safety has opened up about her gymnast wife time and again. But once, he talked about what made her perfect, ?Her energy is something. She?s always happy, giggly, bubbly. I won?t want to take that home to her if I?ve had a tough day at the office. Her personality, man???No wonder fans can see the three reasons why. In an interview with Texas Monthly, Owens shared how in the beginning, it was Simone?s four million Instagram followers that caught his eye.?
?I didn?t know who she was. I just hadn?t heard of her, and when I told her that, that?s one of the things she liked. Oh, and the three bulldogs?two hers, one mine?had hit it off too, as they will peek around her looking for my dog. They?ve become best friends.??Not to forget, their sports background helped them build an understanding differently.
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After all, Simone is ?the best? in her field, while Owens is undoubtedly a rising star in the NFL sky and their journey. It has not been so different.?
Rise to the Sky
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Packers? new DB Jonathan and his wife Simone are ruling the sports world. While Simone has already established herself in her sport, Owens is still finding his footing. However, they?re a perfect match if you look at their journeys in their sport. The seven-time Olympic medalist and the 2016 Olympic champion, Simone Biles, had talked about the burden of being the face of the sport. How the pain in her ankles has made every step a reminder of the unforgiving nature of gymnastics.
When asked about the happiest moment of her career in a phone interview before the Tokyo Games, she reflected, ?Honestly, probably my time off.? It was striking to hear from the most decorated gymnast in history.?
On the other hand, Owens? journey to the NFL inspires differently. After not receiving any Division I scholarship offers, he attended Missouri Western State, a Division II school. NFL scouts were impressed with his 43-inch vertical leap, and he signed with the Arizona Cardinals after going undrafted. However, his rookie season was cut short due to a knee injury.?
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Though, after signing up with the Texans, his journey was upward. Despite facing challenges, he has always felt grateful to have ended up in Houston. After all, with a happy relationship and the opportunity to pursue his NFL dream, what more could you ask for?