The world watched as Simone Biles competed in what could be the final Olympics of her illustrious career this summer.
However, Biles’s world was sitting several rows up in the stands at Bercy Arena, holding a piece of paper and a pencil, furiously scribbling down notes.
Over the past month, Biles and her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens, have arguably stolen the spotlight as the most adorable couple at the Paris Games. The 11-time Olympic medalist opened up about Owens’s unwavering support in a recent interview with NBC’s Mike Tirico.
“It means the world to me,” Biles said. “I feel like we support each other so much. So, for the Bears to let him come to Paris to support me, I just couldn’t have asked for anything more, especially on such a big stage like this, a big part of my life, it’s monumental. I was super happy to have him here.”
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Owens received special permission from the Chicago Bears to leave training camp during the NFL offseason and travel to Paris to watch Biles compete on the international stage.
This marked the first time Owens saw his wife compete in the Olympics, as he wasn’t allowed to travel to the Tokyo Games in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“I feel like we’re both each other’s emotional support people,” Biles continued. “For him to watch me do what I love and be in a good mental space, I know that meant the world to both of us.”
Tirico also surprised Biles with a question about the Bears’ future in the NFL season. Does Chicago have a fighting chance against the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers in the NFC North this season?
“I’m not too good at football, so whatever team my husband is on, they’re going to do well,” Biles said with a wide smile.
The couple’s bond and mutual support have been a heartwarming highlight of the Paris Olympics, showcasing the power of love and encouragement in the face of global competition.
