Simone Biles must have really enjoyed her stay in Paris earlier this year. why not? The gymnast ended up winning four Olympic medals, bringing her total to 11. It was a testament to the fact that Biles is far ahead of her competitors and can certainly claim to be “the GOAT.” The star gymnast’s accomplishments show that she is a special talent and should be treated as such!
And according to her husband, Jonathan Owens, that’s definitely the case. Because his wife received special treatment and was welcomed, he really enjoyed his time in Paris. Ahead of the Chicago Bears’ game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Jonathan Owens spoke about his experience accompanying the “most decorated gymnast in the world” in Paris.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “You know, my wife was the star of the show. I felt like I was spoiled. I got VIP treatment there and had the opportunity to see the city and experience the art, culture and history of Paris. “It was amazing.”
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Now that the Paris experiment is over, Jonathan is back to his main job as an NFL player. Simone Biles’ husband traveled with his American football team, the Chicago Bears, to London for their match against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Since the match schedule is busy, players will not have much time for themselves.
However, the Bears Safety team really enjoys being in the UK and travelling. Jonathan calls it an amazing experience and he’s excited to play in front of a non-American crowd, just like his wife at the Olympics. Other than playing, he also enjoys shopping in the UK!
“The shopping is so cool. You get to keep the main thing (the game) the main thing here, but you get to try a little bit so that will be great. Honestly, my favorite part is being in the culture.”
But the best part for Owens is the culture. Jonathan loves hearing people’s accents and seeing historic buildings. “I was always a history buff in school, so I love seeing all the buildings,” Biles’ husband explained. Thus, with the Paris Olympics finally over, the footballer can now focus on plying his profession and the privileges that come with it.
After all, he was the biggest pillar of support for Simone Biles during the international sports competition, which ended up being a huge success for her and the country as a whole.
Jonathan Owens on supporting Simone Biles: ‘It’s hard to be in the public eye’
Netflix released the trailer for Simone Biles: Rising: Season 2 on October 4th. Fans were shown several snippets, giving them an idea of what this release will be about. During this, an interesting topic caught their attention. Simone’s husband Jonathan Owens revealed how he took on the responsibility of being the gymnast’s support system during this difficult campaign.
“You want to be as human as you can be to each other, because it’s hard to be in the public eye,” he said. The gymnast entered Paris with her Tokyo wounds still fresh, as her campaign was disrupted by a mental blockage, preventing her from completing her movements perfectly.
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“I cried for her, when I found out about all the work they did. Usually it’s once every 4 years, so just imagine the pressure they’re under… ‘If I mess this up, I won’t get another chance for 4 years,’” “It’s a big hit,” Owens said in June after Biles won the all-around title at the USA Gymnastics Team Trials.
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April 13, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens and American gymnast Simone Biles take a selfie before a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds at Guaranteed Rate Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Needless to say, when she entered the Olympics this year, she needed love and compassion on top of the endless motivation she was already receiving from the fanbase. It’s safe to say that Jonathan Owens took on that responsibility and helped facilitate his wife’s win.
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The NFL star has often been criticized for his flippant comments about Simone Biles during interviews. For example, during an appearance on the Pivot podcast, the player implied that he was the “catch” in the relationship.
This led to fans flying to the gymnast’s defense and constantly trolling her husband. However, after Paris, the fans may have changed their minds, as he appeared to be their biggest supporter on and off the field. We will likely see this in more detail in the documentary that will be released on October 25. Does it live up to the quality of the first season? What do you think?
