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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens: A Love Story Beyond the Spotlight

From an Unexpected Meeting on a Dating App to a Long-Distance Marriage Amidst Fame and Controversy

  • Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, who married in April 2023, met on the dating app Raya in 2020. Owens, an NFL player, claims he had no idea who Biles was when they first connected.
  • The couple had a small civil ceremony in Houston, followed by a larger celebration in Mexico. Biles described her wedding as the 'greatest feeling ever', surpassing even her first Olympic victory.
  • Owens moved to Wisconsin to join the Green Bay Packers shortly after their wedding, while Biles stayed in Houston. Despite the distance, the couple remains committed to making their relationship work.
  • Owens faced backlash for claiming he was the 'catch' in the relationship during a podcast interview. However, Biles defended her husband and brushed off the criticism.
  • Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, continues to receive significant attention from fans, even at Packers games she attends to support Owens.
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