Twitter reacts as Olympic medalist Simone Biles ties knot

Post their marriage, the gymnast Biles has also changed her visible name on social media to Simone Biles Owens.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens' wedding photo (Image Credits - Twitter/Simone Biles)
By Abhiruchi Rout | Apr 24, 2023 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

The seven-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and American football star Jonathan Owens got married on April 22, 2023, in an intimate ceremony. The happy news was announced by the pair on social media. Biles posted a number of pictures from their wedding day with the statement, “I do, officially Owens,” and two white heart emojis. On April 15th in Montgomery County, Texas, the pair obtained their marriage license before exchanging vows in a private ceremony. 

On social media, Biles, who had met Jonathan Owens through the dating app “Raya,” had been updating her followers on their journey as a couple. Biles joyfully accepted Owens’ marriage proposal that he had made in February 2022. Post their marriage, the gymnast has also changed her visible name on social media to Simone Biles Owens.

Despite rumors that their ceremony was hurried and hidden, Simone Biles took to Instagram stories to clarify that their wedding was always planned as a destination wedding and that the private ceremony was required for legal reasons. She also disclosed that only 150 people were invited to their wedding, which would likewise be a private event. Fans and followers have been eagerly anticipating news of Biles and Owens’ wedding as their relationship has been widely known. 

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Twitter reacts as Olympic medalist Simone Biles marries NFL star, Jonathan Owens

The fans, friends, and many others were completely mesmerized after seeing the pictures shared by Simone Biles on her social media account. Let’s take a look at the reactions of people.

Achievements of Simone Biles

Simone Biles, the celebrated American gymnast, was born in Columbus, Ohio, to parents who battled addiction issues. Her father left the family, while her mother, Shannon, was unable to provide for Simone and her siblings. Simone and her younger sister were adopted by Shannon’s father and his wife after spending some time in foster care. Simone’s grandfather’s sister adopted her elder siblings. Simone was brought on a nursery field trip to a gym when she was six years old, where she observed older girls performing gymnastics. Simone’s inherent talent attracted the coaches, who recommended that she enrol in regular sessions. 

And so began the journey of one of the most celebrated gymnasts of all time. Biles has collected 25 medals from World Championship competitions, making her the most accomplished gymnast in the history of the Gymnastics World Championships. She is tied with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals won by an American gymnast with seven medals. Due to her outstanding accomplishments and unparalleled talent, she has been regarded as one of the best gymnasts of all time.

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