Simone Biles is marking one year of marriage to her husband Jonathan Owens by sharing a hot tip with her fans.

“This is your sign to marry your best friend,” the Olympian, 28, wrote in an April 21 Instagram post celebrating her and the NFL star’s first wedding anniversary.

She then included a special message for Owens, also 28: “Happy 1st anniversary 🤵🏽‍♂️🤍🤞🏾👰🏾‍♀️🕊️. I’m excited for many more to come. I wish I could marry you a million times more! I love you so much!”

The post featured a series of photos of the couple, including a shot of them walking hand-in-hand on a rooftop while holding glasses of champagne following their April 2023 courthouse nuptials. In the image, Biles wore a white halter-style dress with layers of tulle ruffles, while Owens looked dapper in a slim-fitting tan suit and white loafers.

Owens — who in March signed a two-year free-agent contract with the Chicago Bears — posted an anniversary message of his own on his Instagram Stories. It featured a photo of himself and Biles embracing inside an elevator with the message, “One year down.”

“Man does time fly, I love you so much baby ❤️❤️,” he added.

The couple will get to celebrate their first anniversary all over again in May, as they had not one but two weddings last year. Weeks after their intimate courthouse ceremony in Houston, Texas, the newlyweds jetted off to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to say “I do” for a second time at a much bigger destination wedding, attended by 140 guests.

Biles went all in on her bridal fashion moment, wearing four different dresses — including a custom Galia Lahav gown for the ceremony. “Kinda dramatic. But you only have a wedding once,” she joked in an Instagram Stories Q&A ahead of her Mexico nuptials.

As they step into their second year of marriage, Biles and Owens are anticipating a fresh chapter in their new home base of Chicago. Earlier this month, the pair visited the city ahead of the 2024 NFL season, according to Chicagobears.com.

The return of Simone Biles to her journey toward her fourth Olympics in 2024 marks a significant moment. This comeback follows the Twisties trauma she experienced during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, a challenge that continued to affect her even years after the incident. Simone Biles has been candid about the impact of the fear of twisting on her mental well-being, leading her to take a break to prioritize her mental health.

Ahead of her return in 2023, Simone Biles opened up about the mental aspect of gymnastics and her comeback, revealing, “Lots of therapy, I go once a week for almost 2 hrs.” However, in the latest revelation ahead of her 2024 return, she opened up about her struggles with therapy, admitting to dodging sessions and even ghosting her therapist as she sought to heal from her Twisties trauma.

Simone Biles reveals ghosting her therapist

On the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast, Simone Biles opened up about her journey with therapy and how she did not think it would work but “it’s working”. When asked about personal goals unrelated to gymnastics by Alex Cooper, Simone shared the importance of prioritizing her mental health. She admitted, “I would say to keep up with my therapy even on those hard days because I have dodged a couple of those.” With a laugh, she shared how she sometimes avoids her therapy sessions, even pretending to be unavailable, despite them being scheduled on her days off, even though her therapist is aware of it.

Discussing the experience of ghosting her therapist, Simone shared,  “I feel so guilty and so ashamed.” However, she explained that her reasons for doing so stem from feeling like she should be healed by now. She expressed, “I just feel like a record on repeat. And again, it goes back to, like, I feel like I should be healed by now. Now you’re shoving this down my throat.” So how has therapy helped her?

How has therapy helped her?

Simone Biles is celebrating her first wedding anniversary with her husband, Jonathan Owens.

On Monday, the Olympic gymnast shared a sweet post on Instagram with photos of her and Owens.

“this is your sign to marry your best friend,” she wrote in the caption. “happy 1st anniversary 👨🏾‍💼🤍🤞🏾👰🏾‍♀️🕊️”

“I’m excited for many more to come,” she continued. “I wish I could marry you a million times more! I love you so much!”

After a return to gymnastics competition that included winning historic U.S. and world all-around titles in 2023, American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year, the organisation announced Monday (22 April) at a ceremony in Madrid.

The award is Biles’ fourth Laureus World Sport Award after previously winning Sportswoman of the Year three times (2017, 2019, 2020).

“I am so honoured. It is unbelievable every time I’m nominated for an award, so I can’t thank you guys enough for recognizing the work that I do,” Biles said in a pre-recorded acceptance video. It’s been a dream come true since I was a little girl to be receiving awards like this one day, so thank you for making my dreams come true. I also want to say congratulations to all the other nominees.”

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Biles made global headlines after withdrawing from several finals to priortise her mental health as she dealt with what gymnastics call ‘the twisties,’ where the body and mind fall out of sync. She returned to competition, claiming the balance beam bronze medal, but also having started a worldwide conversation about mental health.

“It’s not new that this is a very difficult position to be in, to be an athlete competing in front of millions of people with all of the expectation, it’s not new. It’s always been very difficult for athletes. But it has been very refreshing to see that now fans can accept that this is very difficult, and some times of athlete and needs to take time off,” said Johnson. “I thought Simone Biles back in 2021 during the Olympics was just an amazing moment for sport, but also for people outside [of sport]. You saw people outside of sport, as well, start to realise that this is important. Mental health is important, and so having that conversation, I think, has been fantastic, and another example of where sport can be in areas of society that are really important for people.”

After her second Olympic appearance, Biles stepped away from the sport, unsure of her future.

“I didn’t know if I was ever going to be able to compete again because there were multiple times this year where I was in the gym and I was like, ‘I’m actually terrified of this full-in, like I’m not doing it again, never going to do it,'” Biles told Olympics.com in an exclusive interview last year.

“And then I was like, ‘You know what? I’m just going to come back another day, another day.’”

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens celebrated their first wedding anniversary in a style befitting their love story, filled with heartfelt moments and public displays of affection. Ever since their fairytale-esque ceremony last year, the couple has been open about their relationship, offering glimpses into their everyday lives on social media.

In a recent Instagram story, Biles marked the milestone by sharing warm wishes for Owens on their special day. Leading up to the anniversary, she treated fans to snapshots from their romantic date night, setting the stage for a memorable celebration.

Since their bygone foster care days, Adria Biles has been Simone Biles‘ pillar of strength. Even to this date, she looks up to her older sibling “in every way”. But the two people behind them have made mountains move to raise their kids. Nellie Biles, the ideal support system for the sisters, once sold her business to set up a gym to keep Aimee Boorman as the coach. With that came a list of criteria filled with complexities, which the former nursing home owner struggled to navigate, but never gave up on.

At age 6, a field trip to a gymnasium ignited the fire of gymnastics in the 7x Olympic medalist’s heart. Though her sister couldn’t continue after age 17 because of unnecessary comparisons and peer pressure, the older sibling kept the legacy alive. But nothing without a supportive family who burned the midnight lamp along with her.

Simone Biles expresses gratitude for the kindred spirits in her life

In the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Biles sat for a one-on-one interview with Alexandra Cooper. Sharing some unknown stories of her family, the 27-year-old didn’t skip mentioning her family’s sacrifices behind her illustrious career. “… dinner time started to change or they would have to leave stuff in the oven or on the stove and they were like, okay, she’s really doing this.” – she added, reminiscently. Moving on, she added, “She likes it, she enjoys it. As long as she’s having a good time, we’re gonna let her continue”. 

Despite not feeling pressured by their parents, the younger sibling, Adria Biles, had to leave her holy sport in the wake of hypothetical duels with her sister. But since childhood, both of them learned to be the best of the lot from their parents. Someone who has 37 medals across  Worlds and the Olympics is surely a representative of “competitiveness and drive”. But whom did she inherit it from?

Biles gives a sneak peek inside her childhood driven by discipline

“I had to pinpoint like my parents were very hard workers. Me and my sister were pretty much always on top of our schoolwork and we were just kind of self-driven”. Hailing from a family of hard-working parents worked its magic on the sisters, who always knew what they wanted. She conceded her statement with the claim that “it’s kind of something that was a little bit taught in that nature too”.

Throughout her winning years, Biles always received the ultimate support of her parents, who were ready to pull her out as soon as she wanted to quit. At age 27, Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast the world has ever come across in history. Taking her finesse forward, she’s hopefully entering the Paris gates with her head held high.

The year 2023 proved to be fortuitous in the life of gymnastics phenom Simone Biles, both personally and professionally. Personally, it was a year of joy as she exchanged vows with her husband, Jonathan Owens, while professionally, she returned to gymnastics after a two-year hiatus. Demonstrating her unmatched skill and seniority, Biles swiftly reclaimed her dominance, clinching victories in competitions such as the 2023 Core Hydration Classic and the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

Her comeback culminated in an epic display at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, where she not only secured her sixth all-around title but also earned gold in team, balance beam, and floor exercise, alongside a silver in vault. With a staggering tally of 37 World and Olympic medals, Biles became the most decorated gymnast in history in 2023. However, as she sets her sights on the Paris Olympics in 2024, her absence from the revered Time 100 List raises questions, hinting at a notable oversight.

Simone Biles snubbed despite her epic 2023 and 2024 return to gymnastics

According to Time.com, Simone Biles was part of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2021. However, in the most recent release of The 100 Most Influential People of 2024, her name seemed to be missing. The list was categorized into sections ranging from “Artists” featuring stars like Dua Lipa and 21 Savage to “Icons,” “Titans,” “Leaders,” “Innovators,” and “Pioneers.” In 2021, Simone Biles was included in the “Titans” category and Simone Biles was part of TIME’s 2016 Next Generation Leaders series.

However, this year in the “Titans” category were figures like Patrick Mahomes in sports, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a blazing 2023 Super Bowl victory, Satya Nadella in technology, and Kelly Ripa in media. Despite Biles becoming the most decorated gymnast in 2023, her name was conspicuously absent from the list, even as she embarks on her third Olympic cycle. Reflecting on this oversight, it’s important to recall how, in 2021, Biles not only earned a place in the “Titans” category but also received a powerful tribute from tennis legend Serena Williams.

How Serena Williams applauded Biles in 2021

At the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Simone Biles faced immense pressure because of the “Twisties” and withdrew from most of the competition. Despite this setback, she returned to secure a silver medal with her team and a bronze on the balance beam, demonstrating her commitment to the sport. Beyond the Olympics, in 2021, Biles also used her platform to champion not only mental health but also the safety of gymnastics by speaking out against Larry Nassar.

Serena Williams, in sharing her perspective on Biles, lauded her extraordinary talent and accomplishments in gymnastics. She recognized Biles as a symbol of empowerment for black women and said, “I wish I had her to look up to when I was younger and trying to realize my dreams.” As we reflect on this iconic moment, Biles is striving to make history once more this year, and after her groundbreaking achievements in 2023, do you believe it’s fair that her name isn’t included in the Times 100 Most Influential People List for 2024?

The NCAA gymnastics national semifinal unfolded yesterday, showcasing thrilling performances that left many fans delighted. However, amidst the excitement, one fan’s less-than-impressed reaction stirred up controversy, particularly with Olympic superstar Simone Biles.

Here’s what happened: a user on X platform posted a “NCAA gymnastics semifinals night session 2024 in a nutshell,” featuring a compilation of gymnastics mishaps from previous years. While the user defended their post, Biles swiftly voiced her disapproval on social media.

“Yeah the most important day of our careers is a ke ke ha ha to you….” Biles wrote, accompanied by an unamused face emoji.

It appears Biles wasn’t alone in her sentiments. Fans, commenting on Biles’ post, echoed her displeasure. One user remarked, “What’s funny is that 1 out of 10 people wouldn’t even be able to balance on the beam.”

Another supporter added, “Meanwhile you could give that person a year of training and they probably still wouldn’t be able to do one of those moves on a balance beam. Women gymnasts are a different breed. You will NEVER hear me talking (expletive) about people doing ninja training for a living.” And amidst the support, one fan cheered, “COOK EM QUEEN.”

Not everyone was on her side

But not everyone was on Team Biles. Some felt that she was overreacting by taking the post so seriously when it was barely even criticism. They suggested that she needs to lighten up a bit or at least take trash-talking a little bit better.

Regardless of the drama, Biles and Team USA will have the opportunity to prove themselves in Paris this summer and silence any doubters. In response to the fan’s post, Biles made it clear that she takes her sport seriously and won’t tolerate anyone making light of it. It’s understandable that she would be sensitive to criticism, especially when it comes to an event as important as the NCAA gymnastics national semifinal.

As for the fan who posted the lowlights package, it’s clear that they struck a nerve with Biles and her supporters. While everyone is entitled to their opinion, it’s important to remember that behind every routine and every performance, there are countless hours of training, sweat, and sacrifices.

When the Oklahoma Sooners opened the second session of the 2024 NCAA Gymnastics Championships semi-finals, fans were eager to see what K.J. Kindler’s athletes had in store to bag their third straight national title. However, the number of falls soon made fans look at each other, trying to figure out exactly what was going on. However, it looks like the athletes have Simone Biles in their corner with her unwavering support for the stars on their big night.

In her recent Twitter post, the country’s most decorated gymnast stood firm behind the NCAA stars, noting that fans should know better than to mock them for losing their nerves with so much pressure for them to be perfect en route to national glory. With the disastrous show of skills by the gymnasts at the night session of the NCAA Championships on April 18, fans have taken over cyberspace to state how disheartening their experience has been this year at the event. But Simone wasn’t having any of the lashing out by the fans.

“yeah the most important day of our careers is a ke ke ha ha to you….“, Biles commented with a tone of sarcasm that cannot be ignored. Many gymnastics connoisseurs tuned in to watch the country’s top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners with hopes of witnessing their historic three-peat. However, with five falls during their routines, the favorites soon proved to be lacking the motivation and determination to keep their heads in the game.

However, for someone like Simone Biles, the tremendous pressure of high expectations is nothing alien. Having competed in the highest levels most of her life, Biles knows how difficult and unprecedented some days can be.