How many of you can recall instances when Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are at loggerheads? Albeit not much, it did happen once. A few years back, yet to be married Biles and Owens faced each other in a rope climbing contest. The race, featured in the docuseries, “Simone vs Herself”, found Simone defeating her then-boyfriend Owens in the contest of strength. Owens had to confess, “I just — I burned out.” But even Owens also has his forte while competing against Simone!
In a recent candid interview, Owens discussed his recent contract with the Chicago Bears and his life with Simone Biles. There Owens spilled beans about having an edge over Simone Biles in a ‘competition’.
The dynamics of elite-athlete relationship
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In an interview with Fox32 Chicago Bears safety, Jonathan Owens disclosed some interesting details about his couple rivalry. NFL player divulged about his relationship with his wife at Halas Hall on March 15. When asked what these two top athletes do together, Jonathan Owens said, “We Compete at iPhone Darts at an elite level”. During the discussion he was asked who wins, “I mean, I win the majority of the time,” Jonathan claimed. He also gave some more captivating insights into his connection with his wife.
That, the 28-year-old Footballer opened up about the normal things that he wants to do with his better half Biles. “We want to go out and eat dinner and stay at home and sit and chill, play with the dogs. It’s nothing really that we do that’s just so much crazier than the next person versus just how much we train,” Owens added further. Apart from talking about their special bond, Owens also claimed that when he spends time with Simone Biles, they hardly ever discuss sports. The most decorated athlete couple discuss their days, their debriefs, and the newest events, when they are together. Interestingly, Owens also came out clear about the comparison between the careers of the two.
No ‘real’ competition between the couple
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Although Biles and Jonathan compete in iPhone darts, in reality, there is no competition between them regarding their careers. The focus was mostly on Simone Biles when she traveled to see Owens perform. Despite all the attention, Owens never felt envious.
Clearing the air Owens said in the latest interview, “I’m secure with myself. Me and Simone got together when I was on practice squad … it’s like a respectful thing people give that they always mention my wife first, just because you always want your wife on this pedestal. I love her. I support her man, and it’s no jealousy,” Simone has also given him back.
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Simone has always been on her toes, expressing her support for Owens. And it seems that now the Bears are also in the fold of that. Owens stated that there is already testimony that Biles’ willingness to join the Bears is being warmly welcomed by the team’s supporters. “It gives you more of an encouragement to go out there and throw your body on the line for them, Me and my wife man, we both super excited, “ Owens further added. Fans indeed have never failed to cherish the public appearance of the couple.
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