Simone Biles' Husband Jonathan Owens Reveals Who He Thinks Is the Better Athlete

Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens admitted that between the gymnast and the NFL player, she is the better athlete, joking, "I'm not doing no backflips."

By Sabba Rahbar Jan 17, 2025 10:08 PM
| Updated Jan 17, 2025 10:10 PM
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Jonathan Owens knows who the GOAT is in his household.

In fact, the Chicago Bears player showed no hesitation in calling wife Simone Biles the better athlete.

As Jonathan told Sports Illustrated in a video posted to X Jan. 16 from their Sportsperson of the Year event, "I'm not doing no backflips."

While she might be the better athlete, Simone, 27, admitted that when it comes to being the better cheerleader, Jonathan, 29, wins hands down.

"He knows more and he really pays attention," the gymnast explained. "After the first half I lose track of the game."

As Jonathan noted, "I'll be locked in. She'll hear everybody else yelling and she'll be like, ‘What happened?'"

But of course he's grateful for the Olympian's support either way, adding, "It's the thought that counts."

The couple—who married in April 2023also agreed that Simone is the better cook, although she thinks Jonathan is the better dresser, joking, "I just wear sweats."

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But sitting around wearing sweats is one of the ways the couple enjoys unwinding together.

"Usually, either date nights or just sitting out by the pool watching movies," Simone told E! News in October about how she and Jonathan prefer to spend their alone time. "Anything little and intimate to have that time, because we're usually always out and about or away from one another."

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The Olympian also feels that supporting each other's careers has helped keep them on track, saying, "That's what couples do."

And Jonathan has learned a lot about how best to support Simone, especially because he confessed he didn't actually know who she was when they started dating during the COVID-10 pandemic as he'd "never really paid attention" to gymnastics.

Luckily, his ignorance didn't blow his shot. 

"She came down to Houston," the NFL player recalled in a December 2023 interview with The Pivot. "She lived in the suburbs, so she had to drive about 45 minutes. Then the rest is history."

For a look back at Simone and Jonathan's sweet love story, keep reading.

Perfect 10

Jonathan Owens paid tribute to Simone Biles just before the 2024 Olympics: "No words can describe how proud of you i am baby... Just sounds so surreal being able to say my wife is the best to EVER do it, how did i get so lucky."

Date Night

The Olympian and NFL player cuddled up courtside for a Houston Rockets game in January 2024.

Winning Combo

The gymnast was there to celebrate with Jonathan when the Green Bay Packers won their game on Nov. 5 2023.

They do!

Just weeks after their courthouse ceremony, the couple married again in front of friends and family in Cabo San Lucas on May 6, 2023.

Honeymooners

"Married girl summer," Simone captioned this shot from shortly after their wedding.

Play Ball

The gold medalist and Houston Texans safety enjoyed a date night at the 2022 World Series.

Proud Partner

In December 2021, Simone congratulated her then-boyfriend for reaching a career milestone: "I'm so proud of you, watching you get your first NFL interception & fumble recovery was a dream!"

Field Trip

She made time to support her him at practice, writing "Open practices aka bring your girlfriend to work day."

Happy Bunnies

The power couple continued their streak of celebrating holidays together, with Simone sharing this pic of them on Easter 2021.

Sweethearts

"Lucky to be loved by you," Simone captioned this moment of the pair celebrating Valentine's Day in 2021.

Better Together

They rang in the New Year with style. As she wrote, "Us against 2021."

Merry Christmas

In 2020, the pair celebrated their first Christmas together.

Head Over Heels

"The only time I fall is when he’s there to catch me," the gymnast captioned this adorable snap.

Insta-babes

The pair went Instagram official in August 2020, with Simone writing, "It's just us," alongside her post.

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