Imagine having someone who just gets you without you having to spell it. Well, Jonathan Owens certainly hit that jackpot for he’s found the perfect partner in Simone Biles! From his game-day nerves to his pre-match rituals, she gets it all! In fact, not only does she know the drill, but she supports him through it like a solid rock!
We saw this while the Chicago Bears recently played the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. And as usual, Simone Biles was there, cheering her husband on like his biggest fan. But this time, she even gave a gameday backseat exclusive interview with Olympics Gymnastics, making some staggering confessions, one of which catered to how the power couple juggles their personal and professional commitments.
When asked to spill out the million-dollar secret behind, “What’s the interaction like between you guys on game day for him?” Simone Biles confessed that she does whatever she has to, to ensure Owens has a brilliant run on the field. Keeping it real, she gave a complete rundown of what the process looks like. And that starts with a real challenge, “Well, usually you’re not allowed to be with him the night before so we sleep separately in the hotel.”
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Well, yes! As per the rules, players are prohibited from spending the night with their significant other before a game, irrespective of whether they are playing at home or away. They are supposed to be sleeping in the hotel and if their significant other does too, they must be in different rooms. As harsh as it sounds, it is a common rule for all!
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But Owens doesn’t leave without a little good luck from his lady love. Thus, Simone Biles revealed, “And then after that, he usually comes up, gives me a kiss goodbye.” However, when game day rolls around, it’s Simone who feels the butterflies more than her NFL hubby. Clearly, Owens is the stark opposite. She says, “So it’s very, he’s so chill, he’s relaxed and that’s also his personality. So not as stressed as me.”
Clearly, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens may have different approaches to handling pre-game pressure. Yet, they surely are equals when it comes to supporting one another.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are always rooting for each other
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While Jonathan Owens usually keeps his cool, even he isn’t immune to the pre-game nerves, right? Thus, in any such rare moments, Simone Biles steps up, fully understanding him as an athlete. “Pre-game, I just let him do him because I know how stressful that can be sometimes,” she says. But the stressful vibes don’t last for long as the couple loves to unwind after the game! They usually dine out with whoever joined Simone in cheering him on. “That’s just how we debrief and talk through the game,” she adds.
Jonathan, on the other hand, brings a whole different energy when it’s Simone’s turn to compete. He starts by helping her mentally prepare and, even from the stands, the two exchange eye contact that reassures her when the going gets tough. But once she’s in her zone, he turns her loudest cheerleader, quite literally. He hardly adheres to the gymnastics slow clap etiquette then. Truly, the two know how to beautifully support each other despite the odds!
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