Simone Biles, the four-time Olympic gold medalist, graced and aced the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The Championships bore witness to yet another historic chapter of her journey as she clinched her record-breaking eighth all-around victory. Amidst the sea of cheers and applause, there was a notable absence that left a bittersweet void.
The absence of an important person, her husband, Jonathan Owens, was keenly felt. Jonathan Owens, a safety for the Green Bay Packers, was unable to be present to witness his wife’s remarkable performance in person.
The rigorous demands of NFL training and the geographic separation between his commitments and Biles’ gymnastics endeavours prevented him from sharing the arena with her. In a previous interaction on social media, Biles had candidly revealed that Owens would be subject to fine or cut if he were to miss his NFL training. However, despite the physical distance that separated them, Jonathan Owens found a way to bridge the gap after his wife made history.
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Jonathan Owens gives his wife Simone Biles an ultimate title
Following Simone Biles record breaking win, Jonathan Owens took to his Twitter handle to honour his wife. He reposted a tweet by NBC Olympics & Paralympics that hailed Biles as “THE GOAT” (Greatest Of All Time) at the Xfinity Championships. Interestingly, Owens added two words to it as a declaration.
In his post, he wrote, “Nobody better” alongside a heart emoji and the iconic GOAT symbol, encapsulating the collective sentiment of her greatness.
Nobody better 😌❤️🐐 https://t.co/D1L9rl3hOl
— Jonathan Owens (@jjowens_3) August 28, 2023
The video attached to the tweet showcased the incredible floor routine that had the world on its feet, transfixed by Biles’ mesmerizing grace and unmatched dominance. As she danced, flipped, and soared through the air, it was evident that she was not just competing; she was there to conquer.
The routine earned her a remarkable score of 15.400. The cumulative score of her performances at the Championships, a testament to her consistency and remarkable skill, was an astounding 118.450. Despite the miles that stretched between them, Jonathan Owens’ support was resounding.
How did Owens support his wife despite the distance?
While Jonathan Owens continued his pursuit of a spot on the Packers’ defence, he never wavered in showing his support for Biles. In an Instagram story, Owens posted a glimpse of Biles accompanied by three fire emojis.
He hailed her as being “on fire,” while also commemorating her unprecedented eighth national all-around title. On day 1 of the competition as well, he cheered for Biles as she nailed the rare Yurchenko double pike on the vault, writing on Twitter, “Man, I’m so proud of you, baby! “.
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And even after the competition, he reposted Biles’ post of her in her Day 2 leotard and put a heart-eyes emoji and a crying emoji. Shifting gears to the world of football, the Green Bay Packers continued their preseason journey, emerging victorious in a game against the Seattle Seahawks, securing a 19-15 win at Lambeau Field on August 26, 2023.
The triumph on the field was juxtaposed with the distance that kept Jonathan Owens from witnessing his wife’s victory in person.
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As the accolades pour in and history is rewritten, one thing is clear: Simone Biles is a force to be reckoned with. In a world where physical separation can be daunting, Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles remind us that love and support know no bounds.
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