When being compared to other athletes, Biles is firm in saying she’s not the “next” anything. “I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps – I’m the first Simone Biles,” she’d tell people.
And at 26, Biles has earned that spot as one of the world’s greatest athletes. She’s one of the greatest gymnasts the world has seen, with no signs of stopping anytime soon.
Biles first gained worldwide recognition when she won two World Championship golds in 2013 when she was only 16. She then followed that up with four golds in 2014 and another four golds in 2015.
Simone Biles’ Dream Wedding
Since stunning the world with her outstanding professional career, Biles has put gymnastics on hold for now. She recently got married to her boyfriend Jonathan Owens in a simple court wedding.
The lovely couple initially met on the dating app Raya and began dating. They got engaged on Valentine’s Day 2022 when Owens got down on one knee with a 3-carat ring in his hands.
Rather than spending a fortune on her wedding gown, she opted for a tiered white dress that retails for only $120. The heels she wore to the court wedding were also only $35, on sale from its retail price of $58.
The champion gymnast styled her look with a high ponytail, drop earrings, and a matching pendant necklace. Her simple look was because their court wedding was so they were legally married in the United States.
