As far as sports power couples are concerned, Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles are tough to top. Biles is one of the finest gymnasts the United States has ever produced, and she’s a decorated Olympian who last year married Owens, an NFL defensive back who recently signed with the Chicago Bears ahead of the 2024 season.

Owens certainly comes across as a devoted husband, and he is doubtlessly Biles’ #1 supporter. He was in attendance as Biles secured her third trip to the Olympic Games on Sunday following gymnastics trials in Minneapolis, and he has commemorated the occasion with a new post on social media.

“No words” for Owens as Biles returns to the Olympics

Owens on Monday night took to Instagram and said he had “no words” to descibe how proud he is of Biles, who needs one more gymnastics medal at the Paris Olympics to set a new record for a U.S.-born gymnast.

“Just knowing all the work that you put in and everything that you’ve been through, and to still come back and be as dominant as ever, I was speechless,” Owens wrote.

Biles took a break from gymnastics in 2017 and did not compete that year before a kidney stone disrupted her participation in the 2018 World Championships. That year saw her deal with a broken toe as well as the disclosure of her ADHD diagnosis, in addition to publicly reckoning with being sexually assaulted by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar .

But through it all, Biles has remained vigilant and at the top of her game — and she will strive to make more history in Paris. Owens will be on hand to watch, as the Bears gave him permission to fly out “for a couple days” to see his wife perform.

Simone Biles made her third Olympic squad, highlighting the U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics team for the Paris Games.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Chicago Bears are doing Simone Biles a solid.

Biles said Sunday the Bears are excusing her husband, safety Jonathan Owens, from a few days of training camp so he can go to the Paris Olympics and watch her compete.

“The Bears are actually granting him a couple days off from training camp, so he’ll be there, yes,” she said, grinning. “For just a short little time.”

Biles and Owens have been together since 2020 and were married last year, but this will be the first of her major international competitions he’s been able to attend. Family and friends weren’t allowed at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 because of the strict COVID regulations. The 2023 world championships, her first since Tokyo, took place Sept. 30 to Oct. 8, the heart of the NFL’s regular season.

Simone Biles is going back to the Olympics. One of the United States‘ finest athletes, Biles will head to Paris this month after qualifying for the Olympic Games for a third time — but the weekend’s qualifying in Minneapolis was not easy for the 27-year-old.

Biles, who is married to Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, had some fierce criticism for Minneapolis’ Target Center, where the Olympic trials took place. Biles’ frustration will not have gone unnoticed by USA Gymnastics, the nation’s governing body for the sport, but it remains to be seen if the organization will implement changes.

Biles sounds off on arena temps

Biles took to Threads to reveal her dislike of the cold temperature inside Target Center, despite the summer heat and humidity just outside. She wrote that she is “tired” of trying to perform in “cold a** arenas” and would like better conditions in which to perform.

This is not the first time Biles has complained about cold weather or chilly conditions. When her husband played for the Green Bay Packers, Biles often braved frigid weather in Wisconsin to watch Owens — who will keep on playing in cold weather in 2024 as a member of the Bears.

Still, Biles is professional enough — and obviously talented enough — to perform at a high level and put herself in a position to add to her silverware collection in Paris. She is one gymnastics medal away from breaking a tie with Shannon Miller for the most by a U.S.-born gymnast.

Simone Biles is getting showered with love!

The 27-year-old’s husband, Jonathan Owens, is supporting her in Minneapolis for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials, and before the second night of competition in the women’s qualifiers, he’s making sure she is balancing work and play.

The couple, who married in April 2023, spent some special quality time together on her day off from competition. (Women’s gymnastics qualifying events were held on Friday, June 28, and will resume on Sunday, June 30.)

Biles, who leads her competitors in overall standings after Friday night. posted a series of photos on her Instagram Stories from what appeared to be a relaxing and romantic date night with Owens, 28, on Saturday, June 29.

“WHYYYYY,” Biles wrote over a snap of Owens’ face as he posed in a car next to a pair of Louis Vuitton bags.

Owens kissed his wife in the next video, and they clinked glasses of colorful drinks for a toast in the next slide. Another photo showed that Biles is not above enjoying a burger before a competition.

The final photo in the set revealed that Owens makes grand and sentimental gestures when celebrating his wife. He grinned for the camera while holding a pot full of pink roses in the sweet snapshot.

Biles has plenty of support going into Sunday’s round of competition — Taylor Swift has already let the world know that she’s cheering on the gymnast.

The U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials conclude tonight when Simone Biles learns who else will join her on the team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles led Jordan Chiles and Sunisa Lee after Friday’s competition. But Shilese Jones (knee), Kayla DiCello (Achilles) and Skye Blakely (Achilles) all suffered injuries, throwing into chaos who will fill out the five-women team.

USA TODAY Sports’ Nancy Armour and Tom Schad will provide live updates, results and analysis throughout the gymnastics trials. Follow along.

What time does Simone Biles compete today?

Tonight, Simone Biles will start on vault, with her first attempt around 8:20 p.m. ET. She will then go to uneven bars and balance beam before concluding on floor.

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What time is women’s gymnastics trials on TV today?

Day 2 of the U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics trials begin at 8:10 p.m. and run through 11 p.m. ET. NBC is airing the session, and Peacock is streaming the session.

Simone Biles floor routine, ‘Ready For It’ edition

Pop superstar Taylor Swift responded to a post on social media about Simone Biles’ floor routine on Friday night, which features Swift’s “Ready For it.”

Where to watch U.S. gymnastics Olympic trials

NBC is airing tonight’s final session. The network will also show every minute of action on its streaming service, Peacock, where it will offer both a general stream and apparatus-specific streams for viewers who are hoping to monitor a specific athlete.

Taylor Swift recently reacted to Simone Biles’s use of her track Ready For It during her floor routine.

The Olympic champion gymnast, who used the Antihero hitmaker’s track on the second day of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics trials on Friday, June 28, immediately caught Swift’s attention as she shared her thoughts about it.

Writing in awe of Biles’ talent in reaction to a video of the routine posted by the NBC Olympics & Paralympics account, Swift took to X, formerly known as Twitter on Saturday, June 29: “Watched this so many times and still unready. She’s ready for it tho.”

In the video, Biles was spotted performing her routine, described as the “hardest tumbling pass in the world” to Swift’s track from her 2017 album Reputation.

For the unversed, the 27-year-old gymnast is a seven-time Olympic medalist and marked history in 2019 as the first woman to perform the tricky tumble.

She also used Travis Scott’s Delresto (Echoes) featuring Beyonce during her floor routine and performance on Friday, June 28.

The latter made it through a few wobbles, finishing on top in the beam event.

The USA Gymnastics Olympic Team 2024 could look familiar to the 2020 Games if things continue how they started in night one of the USA Women’s Olympic Trials.

Let’s just say the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was full of surprises. It started off in rotation one with two more top contenders for the Paris Olympic Team with injuries.

It ended with Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee and Jade Carey – all Olympians from the Tokyo Games – on top as they head into night two of Olympic Trials on Sunday night.

Gymnastics Olympic Injury Report

• Skye Blakely is out of competition after tearing her Achilles during podium training on Wednesday. Blakely was a top prediction to make the Paris Olympic Team after coming in second at U.S. Championships.
• Kayla DiCello was injured in night one of Olympic Trials on vault. She was supposed to perform a Yurchenko double-full but instead did only a tuck and fell. She was carried off the mat and then taken off the floor in a wheelchair. USA Gymnastics later updated that she injured her Achilles and will be unable to compete on day two of trials.
• Shilese Jones, who has been nursing a shoulder injury, did not compete on vault after grabbing her knee during warmups. She was cleared by medical staff to compete on uneven bars and scored a big 14.675 – the highest bars score of the night. After bars, NBC updated that Jones was out for the rest of night one due to her knee.

1996 Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes Talks About Injuries

“That’s what’s so challenging about this sport of gymnastics,” explained 3-time Olympic Gymnast Dominique Dawes in an interview prior to Friday night’s Olympic Trials. “It takes a physical toll on the athletes. It’s a grind. They train over a decade of their childhood to get this one opportunity to represent their country.” Dawes was a member of the Magnificent Seven, the first USA Gymnastics Team to win a gold medal in the 1996 Games in Atlanta.

 Simone Biles is, unsurprisingly, atop the leaderboard after the first night of competition at the 2024 U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials.

Biles, the reigning world champion and resident GOAT, was a lock for the Paris team even before Friday night, but her leading score of 58.900 took her one step closer to it becoming official. Only the top all-around finisher at trials is guaranteed a spot on the Olympic team.

Jordan Chiles (56.400) and Suni Lee (56.025) are sitting in second and third entering Sunday night’s trials finale, when the five-member team will be finalized.

Beyond the leaderboard, the story of Friday night was the injuries. Shilese Jones, the reigning world bronze medalist, was already managing a long-term shoulder injury before she injured her left knee while landing a vault in warmups. The injury prompted her to compete only in uneven bars, where she was stellar, and raises questions about her fitness and health for Paris.

Kayla DiCello also sustained an injury on vault less than an hour later, and her injury could prove to be more serious. She left the floor in a wheelchair and immediately scratched from the remainder of the night.

Here’s how the action unfolded on the first night:

As she prepares for the US Olympic gymnastics trials, her husband provides the emotional support the gymnastics champion needs.

Simone Biles knows a thing or two about pressure. At 19, she won her first Olympics and set the world on fire. But as she gears up for another high-stakes competition-confirming herParis Olympic berth at the US Olympic gymnastics trials in Minneapolis-she’s leaning on something even more powerful than her own unparalleled skills: her husband, Jonathan Owens.

“I was 19 when I won my first Olympics, and I was like, ‘How am I supposed to top this?’ My wedding topped it,” Biles mused recently. And it’s that sentiment that’s keeping her nerves in check as she prepares for another shot at Olympic glory. In a recent Instagram story, Biles shared a candid moment with Owens, captioning a photo of them on a date, “kinda nervous.” That date night, simple as it might seem, was a crucial part of her mental preparation, offering a moment of calm amid the storm of competition.

Owens, an NFL safety, has been more than just a spectator in Biles’ journey; he’s her biggest cheerleader. His presence at the World Champions Center, the Core Hydration Classic, and the Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships this season has been a constant source of support. Whether it’s through loud cheers or heartfelt messages, Owens has shown up for Biles in every possible way.

“All the work she’s been doing outside the gym, and just being 27, married, she has other stuff going on, and I think it helps her keep a good balance,” said Cecile Landi, Biles’ coach. It’s a balance that’s evident in how Biles juggles her rigorous training with her personal life, each aspect enriching the other.

Unwavering support: Jonathan Owens’ role in Simone Biles’ journey to Olympic glory

Owens has made it clear he’s in this for the long haul. After missing most of Biles’ competitions last season, he’s been a fixture this year. At the Core Hydration Classic, he was there, voice booming from the stands, capturing moments of Biles’ performance that left him in awe. “I’m here with you every step of the way, wouldn’t miss it for the world,” he penned, a line that captures both his admiration as a fan and his devotion as a husband.

His enthusiasm was on full display at the Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships. Watching Biles land the Yurchenko Double Pike, Owens erupted with pride, later declaring, “My wife is the SH*T [fire emoji].” His unwavering support didn’t go unnoticed by Biles, who draws immense strength from his presence.

Their relationship, a beautiful blend of romance and mutual respect, has been a cornerstone for Biles as she navigates the pressures of elite gymnastics. The Core Hydration Classic was particularly significant for the couple. It was one of Owens’ first live gymnastics experiences, and despite initial overwhelm, he quickly adapted, becoming an integral part of the event’s energy. Biles acknowledged his presence, noting, “I think this one was huge,” a testament to the impact of his support.

As Biles stands on the brink of another Olympic journey, it’s clear that with Owens by her side, she’s not just chasing medals-she’s living a love story that rivals any gold she’s ever won.

Reigning world champion Simone Biles finished atop of the leaderboard after the first night of competition at the 2024 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials Friday in Minneapolis.

The four-time Olympic gold medalist finished with an overall score of 58.900. Jordan Chiles sits in second with 56.400 points and Suni Lee in third with 56.025 points ahead of Sunday night’s trials finale.

Biles started her night on the uneven bars, posting a score of 14.425. In her second rotation on the balance beam, the 27-year-old looked uncharacteristically shaky, nearly falling on her mount and then taking a small hop on her dismount. She posted a score of 13.650 and found herself in second place.

For reference, Biles posted identical 14.800 scores in both of her attempts at the US Gymnastics Championships four weeks ago, when she won her ninth all-around title.

The four-time Olympic gold medalist then dazzled with her floor routine, landing the Biles II – one of several skills named after her – during her third rotation. She earned a score of 14.850 for her impressive performance, which moved her into first place.

Biles closed out the night in style, getting a standing ovation after performing the gravity-defying Yurchenko double pike on the vault. She earned a score of 15.975.

Biles, who became the most decorated gymnast ever at last year’s world championships, is among 16 women and 20 men vying for a place on the US team in Paris.

The US Championships victory – which saw her awarded the highest cumulative scores in the four events – underlined Biles’ dominance ahead of the Paris Olympics, three years after she withdrew from the Tokyo Games with “the twisties” – a mental block causing gymnasts to lose track of their body positions.

After the championships, Biles said she was enjoying her gymnastics and “not stressing or having any anxiety.”

Five gymnasts will form the woman’s squad heading to the Paris Olympics. The winner of the all-around competition clinches an automatic berth, while the other four are chosen by a three-person selection committee.

Biles is seeking to become the fourth American woman to compete in three Olympic games, capping off her successful return to the sport after taking an extended break to prioritize her mental health.