Simone Biles Defends Husband Against Criticism for Wearing Her Gold Medals

Simone Biles is an Olympic champion with multiple gold medals to her name, including the title of 2024 Olympic All-Around Gymnastics Champion in Paris. Despite her numerous achievements, Biles finds herself defending against haters and trolls rather than simply celebrating her successes.

The latest issue on social media revolves around a photo of Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, wearing her gold medal. Owens shared a heartfelt post on Instagram to celebrate his wife’s Olympic success. In his post, he expressed admiration and pride, saying, “Witnessing history every time you step on the mat. Congrats baby on becoming the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history!!!! Just wow!!!! 8 of them!!!!! So thankful I was there to see it.” The picture accompanying the post shows Owens hugging Biles while wearing her medal.

Instead of acknowledging this touching tribute, several people decided to criticize Owens for wearing Biles’ medal. According to Page Six, this prompted Biles to defend both herself and her husband. She commented on the video that criticized Owens, saying, “Crazy thing is, I put my medal on every single one of my family members and took pictures. So don’t ever make assumptions. Like y’all are so miserable. Leave us alone.”

The criticism targeted at Jonathan Owens for wearing Simone Biles’ medal is quite baffling, considering the numerous instances where Olympians share their medals with loved ones. Biles herself mentioned that she had shared her medal with other family members. So, why is it a problem when it is Jonathan Owens wearing the medal, especially when Biles gave it to him willingly?

The scrutiny Simone Biles faces over such trivial matters needs to end. She deserves to enjoy her victories without having to fend off incessant trolling and petty criticisms.

What do you think of this entire drama? Do you see any issue with Jonathan Owens being pictured with his wife’s medal?

Source: Page Six