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The 2023 US Gymnastics Championships will go down in history as one of the most memorable moments in Simone Biles’ career. The Olympian did the unthinkable by shattering a 90-year-old record and clinching her eighth all-around title. Her fans cheered for her from the bleachers but the most important person in her life was somehow absent from the event.

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NFL star Jonathan Owens missed a significant milestone in Simone Biles’ life due to his commitments to the Green Bay Packers. The newlywed couple have had to prioritize their individual careers that stationed them in different states. However, their bond remains strong and the geographical distance was not a factor for Owens when it came to celebrating his wife’s remarkable achievements.

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Jonathan Owens honors Simone Biles’ historic triumph

Simone Biles returned to gymnastics after a two-year break and jumped right back into the spotlight. She etched her name in the history books by attempting and successfully landing the Yurchenko double pike at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. She was the first woman to execute this move to perfection. The skill will now forever be linked to her as it will now bear her name (Biles II) on the international rule book.

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Anchal Ahuja

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Anchal Ahuja is a senior Olympic Sports Writer at EssentiallySports. With over 5 years of experience in journalism, Anchal decided to pursue her love for sports and cover various pathways of the Olympics. She actively covers swimming, track and field, and gymnastics. As an avid track and field enthusiast, Anchal closely follows the on-field rivalry of Sha’Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson. Beyond the sprinting arena, Anchal pens her perspectives on the potential records that can be surpassed.

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