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Simone Biles had her household’s help as she took residence her ninth all-around title. Whereas competing on the XFinity Championships over the weekend, Simone’s husband, Jonathan Owens, was seen cheering her on throughout her ground train.
In response to a social media video shared by NBC Sports activities on Sunday, June 2, Simone, 27, was seen effortlessly executing her tumbling passes on the ground, securing her win as she prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Following the occasion, Simone mentioned her progress and confidence.
“I couldn’t be extra happy with how I’m doing at the moment within the 12 months,” she informed NBC. “Simply gaining that confidence time and again, getting myself again in entrance of a crowd and simply doing what I do in apply.”
Final month, Jonathan gushed over Simone’s expertise in an Instagram put up following one other competitors.
Nobody beloved Simone Biles’ ground train greater than her household. ❤️ #XfinityChamps pic.twitter.com/Cc3FHmBhCD
— NBC Sports activities (@NBCSports) June 3, 2024
“Nonetheless in awe of final evening. One other one!!!!” the NFL participant captioned a carousel put up, that includes a shot of him leaning right down to kiss Simone. “You simply by no means stop to amaze me child, I really like having the ability to watch you go on the market and do your factor. I’m right here with you each step of the best way, wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
Jonathan and Simone have been married since April 2023. Towards the tip of that 12 months, the soccer security confronted controversy over a remark he made on “The Pivot” podcast about males being “the catch” in relationships. Jonathan was shortly bombarded with backlash from social media customers, however Simone got here to his protection throughout her look on the “Name Her Daddy” podcast earlier this 12 months.
“I assumed it was hilarious at first, after which [people] harm my emotions,” the Olympian stated. “One evening, I broke down and I’m like, ‘Why are you guys speaking about my husband like this? Like, you don’t know him. You don’t know who he’s.’ And if anyone’s met him, they know he’s the sweetest man and can do something for anyone.”
Simone added that she will “brush issues off” however, for her, “‘Discuss me all you need, however don’t come for my household — by no means,’” she informed host Alex Cooper. “I didn’t assume something of that interview, and he by no means stated I wasn’t a catch. He stated he was a catch. As a result of he’s.”