Simone Biles recently defended her husband, Jonathan Owens, after he received criticism for wearing one of her gold medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics. After Biles and her Team USA teammates won gold in the women’s gymnastics team final, Owens posted pictures on Instagram wearing Biles’ medal. This led to backlash, with some fans questioning why Owens was wearing the medal. TikTok user Kiera Breaugh criticized Owens, suggesting he was overshadowing Biles’ accomplishments.
Biles responded to the criticism by explaining that she had put the medal on every member of her family for pictures. She expressed frustration with the assumptions made about her and Owens, telling critics to leave them alone. Breaugh acknowledged Biles’ response, saying she couldn’t be upset since Biles had given the medal to Owens and found it sweet that he kept score during her events.
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Despite the controversy, Biles continues to excel at the Olympics. She recently won another gold medal in the all-around final, bringing her total to nine Olympic medals. After her win, teammate Jordan Chiles helped Biles wear a diamond-encrusted goat necklace, symbolizing her status as the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.). Biles shared the inspiration behind the necklace, noting that it serves as a reminder of her achievements and motivates her to keep pushing forward.
In addition to addressing the criticism about her husband, Biles also appeared to respond to recent controversial comments made by former President Donald Trump about “Black jobs.” Biles shared a post celebrating her accomplishments in gymnastics as her “black job,” adding a heart emoji to show her pride. This gesture further highlighted Biles’ confidence and resilience in the face of both personal and public challenges.
