Simone Biles and Jonathan Ownes are two of the most talented, celebrated and renowned athletes of gymnastics and the NFL respectively. The power couple has recently got married in 2023. Fans and supporters loved the couple who met online and are now soulmates forever. 

However, there has been a long distance in the relationship since Simone Biles made her debut in her gymnastics career. This challenge in a happily married couple has raised questions among their supporters. What’s behind this situation and why are they apart despite their joyful union? 

Getting married after a long time relationship

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens embarked on a unique journey from an online app. But there is a twist. Before having an online meeting, they had unknowingly met in 2019. In 2022, Simone Biles recounted her “CRAZY “ days when in 2019 they first crossed paths, strangers in different athletic worlds. Fate, it seems, had bigger plans. Fast-forward to August 2020, their romance went public through a cozy Instagram photo captioned, “It’s just us.” By March 2020, they officially met on the dating app Raya, with Biles making the first move. Owens, candidly admitted he didn’t recognize her.

The COVID-19 pandemic, though challenging for the world, provided them the unique opportunity to spend quality time together. And guess what? It worked! Owens reflected on when he knew he was falling for Biles, saying it was “about a month in when we were kind of hanging out every weekend.”

In August 2021, they celebrated their first anniversary, marking over a year of shared experiences and love. The next big step came on Valentine’s Day in 2023 when they announced their engagement.

Finally, on April 22, 2023, their love story reached a beautiful milestone with an intimate courthouse wedding in Texas. They shared the joyous moment on Instagram, officially becoming Mr. and Mrs. Owens. Their journey, marked by online connection, pandemic togetherness, and a heartfelt engagement, culminated in a love-filled wedding. This has further strengthened their trust and support for each other.

Their support for each other

They both have consistently displayed their support for each other throughout on Instagram, where they’ve showcased their mutual admiration and encouragement.

In June 2021, during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Owens was present to witness Biles secure her seventh national title. He publicly expressed his pride, remarking that it was an “amazing experience” to see her compete in person for the first time. When Biles made the difficult decision to withdraw from the individual all-around finals at the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021, Owens posted his pledge to stand by her side through any challenge. Post-Olympics, in August 2021, Biles joined Owens at his football practice, sharing their joyful moments on social media.

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Their support continued in December 2021 when Biles celebrated Owens’ first NFL start with a loving Instagram post, emphasizing her pride and admiration. In July 2022, as Biles received the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom, Owens expressed his overwhelming pride on Instagram, describing it as a “surreal experience” and highlighting her inspirational strength. Their journey continued into September 2022 when Biles appeared in an NFL kickoff video, wearing a Houston Texans jersey to support Owens’ team. These moments of mutual encouragement and celebration define their extraordinary relationship.

Simone Biles & Jonathan Owens enjoying their second wedding

After officially becoming husband and wife at a Texas courthouse in April 2023, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens joyously celebrated their union with a second wedding. This time, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, the Olympic gymnast and NFL star chose the picturesque beach of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, as the backdrop for their ceremony, as reported by Page Six. As per Vogue, this beachfront affair was attended by 144 guests.

Initially, Biles had hinted on Instagram that she intended to dazzle in four different wedding dresses for this special occasion. The wedding ceremony took place in front of a stunning floral arrangement adorned with white baby’s breath, hydrangeas, and lush greenery. Following their courthouse vows, Biles had shared her wedding color palette, featuring shades of white, champagne, and gold, with the flowers being a highlight. However, for their beachfront celebration, the couple went all out to make it a truly unforgettable & picturesque event.

United by love, divided by distance

Simone Biles recently discussed how she and her NFL player husband, Jonathan Owens, navigate their long-distance marriage. During an interview with Hoda Kotb on the Today show, the 26-year-old Olympic gold medalist shared that their long-distance relationship began shortly after their lavish wedding in Cabo San Lucas. In May, Owens signed a new contract with the Green Bay Packers, aligning with the early days of their marriage. Biles acknowledged that Owens headed to Green Bay just days after their wedding, creating a unique situation for the couple.

She emphasized that this time apart allows them to treasure the moments they can spend together, and focus on positives. During the interview, Biles provided an update on Owens, mentioning his upcoming game as he acclimates to his new team. After a period of separation during Owens’ NFL season preparations, the couple joyfully reunited. Biles shared a heartwarming photo featuring their intertwined hands mentioning that they are back home again.

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Now, as the gymnastic queen sets her eyes on the 2024 Paris Olympics, there might be another long-distance journey ahead. However, the trust, love, and supportive pillars have kept them unified forever. In essence, the relationship of sports power couples has grown stronger.