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Exactly what Simone Biles fanatics had anticipated, the gymnastics GOAT executed. As the sixth day of competition concluded on the Antwerp ground, the US team waved their victory flag. As the 7X Olympic medalist took her team to the 7th World title win, her family celebrated her from afar. Having to miss out on his wife’s big victory due to career obligations, husband Jonathan Owens?showered her with praises.

With an all-around score of 167.729, Team USA outshined Team Brazil, who took the silver.? Simone, rocking an ombre leotard, led the six-member roster. Though her team and all of America serenaded her victory, the Olympian yearned for some family time.

Simone Biles’ husband’s special update

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The Green Bay Packers’ safety wanted a family moment at Sportpaleis, but Jonathan Owens’ NFL responsibilities are strict. However, he took to his Instagram stories to post a series of videos featuring his winner wife atop the podium.

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He captioned the first video, saying, “Locked in” while Biles performed her beam routine. After that, he captured Biles on the floor routine and wrote “Let’s goooo”.

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But the last story captured more attention since the final scores were out and he couldn’t help but write, “So proud of you”. The virtual bonding of the power duo paid off as always, as Owens embarked on a cheerleading mission. Oftentimes, engaging in fun duets and taking fun jabs at each other, the couple has pulled off a great relationship. However, Jonathan may not have witnessed the event in-person, he always kept her spirits high.

Simone’s forever cheerleader

After a ten-year absence, the gymnast returned to the Belgium World’s stage. The place where her athletic career kick started. Along similar lines, she posted a thread of images with the description “Touch down in Belgium.” Husband Owens added his congratulatory touch to those of her supporters, saying, “I can’t wait to watch you back out there.” He also claimed that no one is better than his wife, stating with pride, calling her the “GOAT.” Not only here, Owens couldn’t accompany Biles in the 2023 Xfinity US Gymnastics Championship as well.

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As the GOAT anchored her team to the ultimate team victory, she also added another skill in her name. The YDP, aka Biles II, comes under her, owing to the phenomenal show she put up on the 1st day. She’ll be back on October 6, Friday, with even better landings, hopefully.

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