Superstar gymnast, Simone Biles, may be an Olympic medalist on the bars. But away from gymnastics, she’s the biggest cheerleader for her fiance and football player, Jonathan Owens. Owens is an American Football safety for the Houston Texans, a team in the NFL. The couple got engaged earlier this year, and have been the biggest support systems for each other.
In a recent football match between the Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars, where the Texans won (13-6). Simone celebrated the win by posting a picture on Instagram. Let’s find out what was special about the post.
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Simone Biles sports a special number
In the post, star gymnast,?Simone Biles, posed wearing a top that had the number ”36′ on it. The post was captioned,?“Texans win ???,”?with reference to the match and the victory of Houston Texans. This number is in fact Jonathan Owen’s jersey number.
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The Olympic medalist has often sported the number on various tops, as a gesture of support. Last week, she even wore a t-shirt with Owen’s jersey number and name on it.
The couple has always managed to win hearts with their pictures together, and posts dedicated towards each other. The athletes met back in March 2020, and have been inseparable ever since. They’ve supported each other through ups and downs. When Biles dropped out of the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns, Owens didn’t hesitate to stand by her, calling her inspiring.
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When did it all started for the star couple?
The NFL star and the Olympic gymnast met through an online dating app in March 2020. They soon began dating and made it official to the public, sometime in August, the same year. The couple has been deeply in love ever since, with Biles attending Owens’ matches and Owens being a part of Biles’ biggest moments.
The lovebirds are now gearing up for their wedding. While the dates haven’t been revealed yet, we know that it’ll most likely take place in 2023. The gymnast has teased pictures of their wedding invite on her Instagram stories but did not disclose the dates, leaving their fans curious.
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Supporting each other through thick and thin makes them a powerful couple. Both athletes are in their prime form, and have a promising future lying ahead of them.
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