“Positive, Opinionated…”- What Does Simone Biles Look For in a Partner?

Published 10/29/2021, 10:00 AM EDT

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Along with being one of the best gymnasts of her generation, Simone Biles is also among the most popular athletes today. The 24-year-old, who made a stunning Olympic debut in Rio five years ago, often finds her personal life as a subject of great interest to millions across the world.

For over a year, Biles has been dating Jonathan Owens, who plays as a safety for NFL team Houston Texans. During a recent appearance on social media, the four-time Olympic gold medalist opened up on her expectations not just from Owens, but from her partner in general.

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Simone Biles reveals her expectations from her partner

In the video, Biles interacted with her fans, taking several of their questions. One of them asked about her preferences when it comes to choosing a partner. While mentioning several good qualities, she also stressed on an aspect which she wouldn’t want.

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She said“Being positive is good. I think, when somebody thinks they know everything like a big know-it-all, dislike. I wouldn’t even say too opinionated, I would just say too negative Nancy. Negative Nancy’s got to go.”

It’s safe to say that Owens ticks all the boxes on Biles’ list. Along with sharing endearing moments, they also showed immense support for each other, especially when the other performed on the big stage.

WATCH: Simone Biles’ Boyfriend Jonathan Owens Cheers for Her From Stands at Gold Over America Tou

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Biles is the most decorated American female gymnast of all-time

However, she shares that record with Shannon Miller, with both winning seven medals on the biggest sporting stage. Should the 24-year-old take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics, increasing that medal tally looks likely in the French capital.

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Her current tally stands at four gold, two silver and one bronze medal. Can Biles add more Olympic medals in her glittering career? Only time will tell.

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Sanket Nair is an F1 & US Sports Author at EssentiallySports. He began following F1 since 2010, which made him an instant Sebastian Vettel fan. His favorite tracks on the calendar include Spa-Francorchamps, Monaco and Monza.
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