For someone like Simone Biles, it can be difficult to take anything casually. The 7x Olympic gold medalist’s iron will was laid bare once again in Paris this year when she battled through all odds to reclaim her GOAT status on the grand stage. And now, as she waits to lead her Gold Over America Tour posse to her hometown, it looks like Biles’ skills are also oozing to other sports.
Keeping your eyes on the goal is crucial for long-term success, and Simone isn’t alien to the discipline. But expecting her to hit the bull’s eye at everything she does might be a stretch too far. And yet, it seems like the 27-year-old can barely keep herself from hitting the target every single time. Luckily, Simone Biles has also got the perfect partner-in-crime to share her exploits.
In her recent Instagram story, Biles shared a social media update from her husband Jonathan Owens that shows off the latest achievement of the couple. In the brief video snippet, a dart can be seen firmly placed at the center of the board. “When you and ya lady the dart champs,” read the original caption of Owens’ post, noting how both the athletes are formidable foes when it comes to a game of darts.
“Send em home mad,” wrote Simone in her IG update, noting her delight at adding another achievement to her illustrious resume. After touring the entire country, the Gold Over America Tour finally reaches the Olympic legend’s hometown of Houston on October 19. Naturally, both the gymnast and her fans are excited to see what the WCC star has in store for her townfolks. Just days ago, Biles was seen encouraging the Houston Rockets mascot Clutch to try his hands at gymnastics, offering words of wisdom to the amateur. And now, both she and Owens can have some fun as they add a new skill to their repertoire.
It’s evident that Simone also isn’t afraid of exploring new horizons as she continues her golden run, high from her emphatic Parisian campaign. In the City of Love. Biles crushed all criticism and once again showed why she’s the undisputed GOAT when it comes to artistic gymnastics. Putting her Tokyo ordeal from three years ago in the rearview mirror, the football safety’s wife walked away from the Paris Games with three gold and one silver, and she might have another option for a late career change. But she’s not the only one who enjoys stepping out of their comfort zone.
Simone Biles broadens her horizon, with others following suit
Just yesterday, the gymnastics icon made a special request to Athleta, the main brain behind the Gold Over America Tour. Showcasing how her NFL star hubby is up for a challenge on the parallel bars, Biles pondered whether it’s too late to give the Chicago Bears a rank among the GOAT stars who have been sensational with their skill over these past three weeks. “Should we add him to the cast?” questioned Simone and it looked like she and Owens might have approval from her Team USA colleague Brody Malone already.
On the other hand, Biles isn’t the only gymnast who has been mesmerizing the fans with skills beyond the mat. Penn State alum Stephen Nedoroscik opted to sit out on the action from the second edition of the pop-styled show to instead woo fans with his dancing skills at the 33rd season of the Dancing With The Stars. Accompanied by Rylee Arnold, the 25-year-old star has been groovy, to say the least, albeit a few hiccups on the road.
On the other hand, Owens is never too far away when it comes to cheering for his bae as she extends her glorious run as the most decorated gymnast of all time. From showing up at the Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships to convincing his new team to allow him a break to support Simone Biles in Paris, Owens loves to be a part of his wife’s journey. And it shouldn’t be surprising that he was the one in Biles’ corner when she bagged her maiden darts victory. What new thing would you like to see the couple try out next? Tell us in the comments.
