Gymnast Simone Biles is returning to the Olympics this yr, and her husband, Chicago Bears security Jonathan Owens, will get to observe in particular person.
As anticipated, the seven-time medalist certified for the video games after profitable on the U.S. Olympic Trials over the weekend.
But it had been unclear whether or not Owens might attend the video games in Paris since NFL coaching camp begins on the similar time.
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But the Bears provided Owens some excused absences to journey abroad, Biles revealed to USA Today.
“The Bears are literally granting him a pair days off from coaching camp, so he’ll be there, sure,” Biles mentioned. “For only a quick little time.”
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It could also be a short time, however Biles and Owens received’t overlook this time in Paris as she appears so as to add to her illustrious resume. It will even be the primary time Owens can attend the Olympics in particular person to observe his spouse.
COVID-19 restrictions through the Toyko Olympics in 2021 prevented Owens from seeing Biles, who pulled out of the ladies’s staff closing and 4 particular person finals after that resulting from a case of the “twisties,” the place a gymnast’s physique and thoughts are out of sync.
Gymnast Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens of the Chicago Bears document a video on the sphere earlier than Owens threw out the primary pitch at a sport between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field April 13, 2024, in Chicago. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
The twisties are gone for Biles, who has publicly acknowledged battling her psychological block. Not solely is she anticipated to medal on this yr’s Olympics, however many imagine she ought to take gold in Paris due to how dominant she’s been over the previous yr.
As for Owens, he might be battling for a roster spot along with his third NFL staff after signing a two-year, $4.75 million contract with the Bears.
In 17 video games with the Green Bay Packers final season, Owens registered 84 mixed tackles, one fumble restoration for a landing, one sack and three passes defended.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens attend a sport between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center Jan. 29, 2024, in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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His first 4 seasons within the NFL had been with the Houston Texans, which he joined as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
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