Romeo and Juliet of gymnastics is undoubtedly Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens. Can you believe it’s been over a year since they tied the knot? Their love continues to flourish, and that’s what true love is all about. Looking back to 2021, when Simone made the heartbreaking decision to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics due to her mental health, one can’t help but wonder how things might have been different if Jonathan Owens had been there to support her.

Unfortunately, pandemic restrictions kept them apart during such a critical time. With everyone’s high hopes resting on Biles’s shoulders, the pressure was immense, and she ultimately couldn’t compete. Fast forward to 2024, though, and it was time for Simone to shine again, this time with her support system right by her side.

Jonathan Owens, safety for the Chicago Bears, received special permission to miss training camp so he could cheer on his wife in the Paris Olympics. In the NFL, skipping training camp usually raises eyebrows, but everyone agreed that Owens’ absence was totally justified. Coach Matt Eberflus summed it up perfectly: “Just because we respect the Olympics… And he’s just supporting the one he loves the most.” Owens himself expressed his excitement, saying, “I just love getting to watch her in her environment,” back in June.

Fast forward to October, and Biles has won three gold medals in Paris. This amazing journey is captured in Simone Biles’ Netflix documentary, Simone Biles Rising: Part 2, which follows her inspiring comeback after prioritizing her mental health post-Tokyo. In the documentary, she opens up about what it meant to have Jonathan there for her, saying, “It just means everything to me that [husband Jonathan Owens] could show up and support because he also knows that he’s my comfort person.

In the Olympics, Jonathan Owens was proudly cheering for Simone Biles from the stands in his custom Biles T-shirt featuring her face. Biles recounted a crucial moment during the all-around competition when she made a mistake on the uneven bars. She remembered looking to Owens for support, saying, “I look to him even after I had one of the bar mistakes, I just looked at him and he’s like, ‘You’re fine, calm down.’” His calming presence gave her the confidence she needed to overcome the error and refocus, ultimately leading her to secure gold in her final two events.

Well, during the uneven bars event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles faced a setback when she caught her Pak salto too far from the bar and had to bend her knees to avoid hitting the mat. She took an extra swing to regain her rhythm, ultimately scoring 13.733, which was her lowest score of the Olympics. Still, through all the ups and downs, the support from Owens emphasizes the strength of their relationship, proving that love really can conquer all. However, their relationship still seems to be misinterpreted by some, often overshadowed by public scrutiny and misconceptions about their bond.

Simone Biles and Owens tune out the noise

Well, Jonathan Owens had to pay the price for missing training camp but was not fined this time around. Simone Biles joyfully remarked in 2023, “If he misses training, he’ll either be cut or fined; the NFL fines the boys for everything,” referring to Owens. In the NFL, missing training camp can come with hefty fines, especially for players who are not on rookie contracts.

Typically, players face fines of $50,000 per day for absences during training camp, while those on rookie contracts can be fined $40,000 per day. Despite these strict policies, the Chicago Bears allowed Owens to take time off to support Biles, yet he still finds himself under scrutiny for his decision.

In December, Jonathan Owens opened up about his love story with Simone Biles during an interview on “The Pivot” podcast, sharing how they first met on the dating app Raya. He jokingly called himself “the catch” in their relationship, which sparked quite a bit of online backlash, with many people insisting that Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever, is clearly the catch.

But Biles stood by her husband, describing him as the sweetest and highlighting his constant support for her. Both of them have made it clear that their love is what matters most, tuning out the public noise and focusing on their strong bond.