For someone like Simone Biles, it can be difficult to take anything casually. The 7-time Olympic gold medalist’s iron will was once again on display in Paris this year, as she overcame all odds to reclaim her GOAT status on the grand stage. Now, as she prepares to lead her Gold Over America Tour entourage to her hometown, it appears that Biles’ skills are also spilling over into other sports.
Keeping your eyes on the goal is crucial for long-term success, and Simone is no stranger to this discipline. However, expecting her to hit the bull’s-eye in everything she does might be a bit unrealistic. Yet, it seems that the 27-year-old can hardly help but hit the target nearly every time. Fortunately, Simone Biles also has the perfect partner-in-crime to share in her adventures.
In her recent Instagram story, Biles shared a social media update from her husband Jonathan Owens that shows off the latest achievement of the couple. In the brief video snippet, a dart can be seen firmly placed at the center of the board. “When you and ya lady the dart champs,” read the original caption of Owens’ post, noting how both the athletes are formidable foes when it comes to a game of darts.
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“Send em home mad,” wrote Simone in her IG update, noting her delight at adding another achievement to her illustrious resume. After touring the entire country, the Gold Over America Tour finally reaches the Olympic legend’s hometown of Houston on October 19. Naturally, both the gymnast and her fans are excited to see what the WCC star has in store for her townfolks. Just days ago, Biles was seen encouraging the Houston Rockets mascot Clutch to try his hands at gymnastics, offering words of wisdom to the amateur. And now, both she and Owens can have some fun as they add a new skill to their repertoire.
It’s evident that Simone isn’t afraid to explore new horizons as she continues her golden run, riding high from her impressive Parisian campaign. In the City of Love, Biles silenced all critics and reaffirmed her status as the undisputed GOAT of artistic gymnastics. Leaving her Tokyo ordeal from three years ago in the rearview mirror, the wife of a football safety returned from the Paris Games with three gold medals and one silver. Now, she might be considering a late career change. But she’s not the only one willing to step out of her comfort zone.
Simone Biles broadens her horizon, with others following suit
Just yesterday, the gymnastics icon made a special request to Athleta, the main brain behind the Gold Over America Tour. Showcasing how her NFL star hubby is up for a challenge on the parallel bars, Biles pondered whether it’s too late to give the Chicago Bears a rank among the GOAT stars who have been sensational with their skill over these past three weeks. “Should we add him to the cast?” questioned Simone and it looked like she and Owens might have approval from her Team USA colleague Brody Malone already.
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On the other hand, Biles isn’t the only gymnast who has been mesmerizing the fans with skills beyond the mat. Penn State alum Stephen Nedoroscik opted to sit out on the action from the second edition of the pop-styled show to instead woo fans with his dancing skills at the 33rd season of the Dancing With The Stars. Accompanied by Rylee Arnold, the 25-year-old star has been groovy, to say the least, albeit a few hiccups on the road.
On the other hand, Owens is never too far away when it comes to cheering on his partner as she continues her glorious run as the most decorated gymnast of all time. From attending the Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships to convincing his new team to let him take a break so he could support Simone Biles in Paris, Owens loves being part of his wife’s journey. It’s no surprise that he was right by Biles’ side when she clinched her first victory in darts. What new adventure would you like to see this dynamic couple tackle next? Let us know in the comments!
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