Simone Biles, the four-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics, has tied the knot with her fiancé, NFL player Jonathan Owens of the Houston Texans. (USA Today) Biles, 26, and Owens, who first made their relationship public in 2020 and announced their engagement in February 2022, revealed their marriage on social media on Saturday with a courthouse ceremony. (ABC News)
Announcing their big day on Instagram and Twitter, the couple shared photos of their small ceremony, which took place in Houston, Texas. (Yahoo News) Biles shared a picture on Instagram of herself in a white jumpsuit holding a bouquet of flowers, while Owens shared a photo of himself in a grey suit and tie, captioning the post “Mr. & Mrs. Owens.” (Fox News)
Biles and Owens, who met on the dating app Raya in March 2020, have been very public about their relationship on social media, with Biles often sharing sweet photos and messages about her beau. (Simone Biles Marries Jonathan Owens) In October 2021, Owens even dyed his hair red to match Biles’ leotard during the World Championships. (KCRA)
The couple received an outpouring of congratulations and well-wishes from fans and fellow athletes on their wedding day, including a message from Biles’ former teammate, Aly Raisman, who commented on Biles’ Instagram post, “CONGRATS!!!!! So happy for you both!” (Upper Michigan’s Source)
Biles, who is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, made headlines during the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo when she withdrew from several events to prioritize her mental health. She later revealed that she was dealing with a case of the “twisties,” a phenomenon where gymnasts lose their sense of spatial awareness mid-air, which can lead to serious injury. Biles’ decision sparked an important conversation about the importance of mental health in sports. (CBS News)
Despite her struggles in Tokyo, Biles has remained a beloved figure in the gymnastics world and beyond. She has used her platform to speak out about important social issues, such as the Larry Nassar abuse scandal and the racial inequalities in the criminal justice system. (Parade)
With her athletic achievements and commitment to social activism, Biles continues to inspire people around the world. And now, with her marriage to Jonathan Owens, she has a partner by her side to share in all of life’s joys and challenges.
