Simone Biles’ Husband Says She’s the Better Athlete in the Relationship: ‘I’m Not Doing No Backflips’

In a double athlete household, Jonathan Owens declares Simone Biles the winner!

While on the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year red carpet earlier this month, the couple answered a series of rapid fire questions — and when it comes to whose the best athlete among the two stars, Owens, 29, said his wife easily comes out on top.

The Chicago Bears safety quickly pointed at the 7-time Olympic gold medalist when asked who among them is the better athlete, adding, “I’m not doing no backflips. Nah,” as both of them burst into laughter.

When it comes to who is the better cheerleader, SI‘s next question, Biles immediately pointed to her husband.

“Jonathan, he knows more and he really pays attention,” she said, before explaining her less-than-attentive football-watching habits. “After the first half, I lose track of the game.”

Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens are asked who is the better athlete. See their responses

Simone Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens, may both excel at their respective sports, but when it comes to who’s the best athlete in the relationship, Biles has her husband’s vote.

Biles and Owens answered a series of couples questions in a video Sports Illustrated posted to X Jan. 16. Right out of the gate, the interviewer wanted to know if either Owens, a safety for the Chicago Bears, or Biles, the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast in history, was the superior athlete.

Without hesitating, Owens pointed to Biles, joking, “I’m not doing no back flips,” prompting his wife to laugh.

Biles was recognized as Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year and received the award at a ceremony in Las Vegas on Jan. 7.

Owens’ answer comes more than a year after Biles answered the same question during a December 2023 appearance on Peacock’s “Back That Year Up.” (Peacock and TODAY.com are owned by the same parent company, NBCUniversal.)

“I think we’re good at our own sports,” Biles told comedian co-hosts Kenan Thompson and Kevin Hart.

However, Biles went on to say that she and Owens, who tied the knot in April 2023, have debated the subject themselves.

“We’ve tried to pin each other against one another on, like, difficulty, ability and all that stuff. So, at the end of the day, gymnastics is harder, if he agrees or not,” Biles said.

Hart then asked Biles if the debate over her and Owens’ athletic ability had ever turned into a “household fight.”

“We fought over it a couple of times, and then we vowed once we got married, we wouldn’t talk about it again,” Biles replied. “But it keeps coming up every time.”

Biles added, “He has done my workout in the gym, and he could barely do it, and then I went to their NFL workout, and I crushed it.”

Owens previously caught flack for implying that he was “the catch” in the couple’s relationship when he appeared on “The Pivot” podcast in December 2023. The NFL star was also blasted for telling the podcast’s hosts that he had no idea who Biles was when the pair first matched on the dating app Raya in 2020.

The following year, Biles defended Owens during an episode of her Netflix docuseries “Simone Biles Rising,” explaining that his comments on “The Pivot” were “taken out of context.”

While describing the “mental toll” the backlash took on her, Biles recounted how her fans instantly became “Jonathan’s biggest haters,” posting negative comments about him on her social media posts.

“Who’s going to go to somebody’s (social media) profile and say who you can and can’t love? That’s just ridiculous,” Biles said.

Jonathan Owens has admitted that Simone Biles is the supreme athlete in their relationship!

During his appearance on the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year red carpet, alongside Biles, the two answered rapid fire questions in context to their double athlete household.

The 29-year-old proudly admitted that when it comes to who is the better athlete, the trophy goes to his wife.

Owens, who is the Chicago Bears safety was quick to name the 7-time Olympian when the two were asked who is the best, replying, “I’m not doing no backflips. Nah,” prompting laughter from both of them.

And when it comes to being the best cheerleader, Biles chose her husband, stating, “Jonathan, he knows more and he really pays attention.”

Comparing herself and her less-than-attentive football-watching habits, she continued, “After the first half, I lose track of the game.”

“She’ll hear everybody else yelling and she’ll be like, ‘What happened,’ ” Owens joked as he chimed in while spinning his head around. “But you know, it’s the thought that counts, I love it.”

I can always count on Simone Biles to slay in her game-day outfits, whether it’s her eye-catching white boots or her custom Jonathan Owens jacket. This time, however, the star athlete is pulling out all the stops for a special night out—and it might be her most daring look yet.

Just a few days ago, the 27-year-old gold medalist attended the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year awards ceremony in Las Vegas, and she shared a few highlights to her Instagram feed this weekend. For the occasion, the athlete rocked her gorgeous short hair in a classic bob, but it was her glittery, see-through mini dress that stole the show. Biles captioned the post, “A night to remember….”

In the first slide, Biles poses barefoot in the bold nude dress, which features long sleeves and several rhinestones. Then, we see images of the Olympian posing alongside her family and loved ones, including her sister, Adira, her parents and her husband. And in the final slide, Simone and her beau show some PDA while sitting together at the ceremony.

As it turns out, I’m not the only one who’s impressed by her dazzling attire. Several fans took to the comments and complimented Biles’s outfit. One person wrote, “Gorgeous as always. Love that dress.” Another added, “The dress is everything.”

Just a day after the ceremony, Sports Illustrated shared footage of Biles delivering a speech after winning the 2024 Sportsperson of the Year Award—thanks in part to her many record-breaking achievements and becoming the most decorated gymnast of all time.

She said, “Thank you, Sports Illustrated, for this incredible honor. I’m truly excited to be up here, especially with Aly [Raisman] presenting. I share this award with my family and my friends, as they have been with me every step of the way and I’m truly grateful or their love and support. I also want to shout out my coaches Cécile [Canqueteau-Landi] and Laurent [Landi] because I couldn’t have done this without you guys. People think of gymnastics as an individual sport, but I wouldn’t be here without my team. Their care and support as an athlete means more than I could possibly express.”

Biles included a sweet tribute to Owens and added, “To my husband Jonathan, thank you for being with me through the highs and the lows and always being by my side, no matter what.”

Simone Biles made a surprise visit to the “Today” show to showcase her support for anchor Hoda Kotb on her final day.

For the occasion, Biles wore a pair of black slingback pumps that curved in the upper to create an almond-toe design. Pairing the shoes with black tights, a silver oval was present on the back, with the shoe being completed by a 3 inch stiletto heel. Wearing a colorful jacket reflective of the season, Biles called Kotb her “Olympic mom,” noting that she was grateful for the platform Kotb had given her along with her teammates over the years.

In early January, Biles was named Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, where she showed off a number of statement-making outfits in her photoshoot. Some of the portraits included her wearing the Meg turtleneck bodysuit by SER.O.YA., which she teamed with Retrofête’s Braelynn’s Crystal Hot Shorts, and a pair of strappy heels from Giuseppe Zanotti.

During her interview, she told the publication that she is unsure of what the future holds for her in-regards to Olympic competition. “Because I’ve accomplished so much, there’s almost nothing left to do, rather than to just be snobby and to try again and for what? I’m at a point in my career where I’m humble enough to know when to be done.”

Biles has also worn many noteworthy looks while supporting husband Jonathan Owens on the sidelines at his football games this year. This included the custom Jonathan Owens, tracksuit she was spotted in during the holiday as the Chicago Bears took on the Seattle Seahawks.

When did Simone Biles first compete in the Olympics?

Biles first competed at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro at age 19, where she would go on to win four gold medals in a groundbreaking performance.

Simone Biles Has NBC Host in Tears Following Surprise New York Appearance

Simone Biles first stepped onto the mat when she was six years old. And since there have been many who have supported her and cheered her on. But none quite like her “gymnastics Olympics mother”! A person who has while remaining a constant on the screens of American households has quietly cheered the queen of gymnastics on. So it comes as no surprise that on the last day on screen for her “Olympics mother”, Biles showed up!

On January 10th, Simone Biles stepped into the TODAY studio in New York to surprise her biggest supporter and NBC TV host Hoda Kotb. And no doubt, Hoda was overcome by a flood of emotions. “I can’t believe you came,” said Hoda. Biles’ response? “Of course, you showed up and supported me,” were Biles’ words that instantly sent Hoda into a spiral of emotions. Confused as to why that is?

Well, the moment while being the culmination of 26 year old television career was also something else for Hoda Kotb. As Hoda holding back her tears, puts it, “I watched you (Biles) grow up. I watched you go to the mountaintop. I watched you fall down and get back up again.” It was a full circle moment of sorts for the host who had covered the ups and downs of the Simone Biles journey. “So what about Biles? What was the “support” that she spoke about?

The Biles-Hoda bond thrives on the shared pillars of the Olympics and the Today show. As Biles herself puts it, “I’ve been coming to the Today Show for years and sharing vulnerable stories which Hoda has given such a great platform to be open and raw.” Over the years, Hoda Kotb has provided gymnasts with a “safe space” to tell their stories. “And it’s just been a beautiful thing that’s flourished,” added Biles. But that’s not all!

Hoda, who has cheered Biles on during Tokyo debacles and then again at the Paris 2024, felt it was perhaps the best way to end her final day. The emotional Hoda even went on to admit, “Before I had kids, I hoped they’d be like you.” Biles adding to the emotional rollercoaster went on to say, “You supported me, and I wanted to be there for you.” However, Simone Biles had arrived with perhaps the best parting gift to give a TV host. A gift that left Hoda saying, “We broke news on my last day!”

A barrage of sisterhood, coupled with a parting gift from Simone Biles!

The clock is ticking not just on Hoda Kotb’s clock at TODAY, but also on Simone Biles’ gymnastics clock. It was not long ago that Biles went on to say, “I’m at a point in my career where I’m humble enough to know when to be done.” However, amidst the barrage of sisterhood moments, Biles went on to talk about both her and Hoda’s futures!

“Hopefully we’re in LA together, whatever that means,” said Biles. And just like that, Simone dropped a hint that has the gymnastics community excited. Could the queen of gymnastics be returning to the mat for the homeland Olympics? And will the world see Hoda Kotb cheering her on as always? Well, with those words from the queen, both of it is very much on the horizon. If this were to turn into reality, the world would be witnessing two queens of their own accord breaking the barriers of ageism and creating an unimaginable legacy. So what’s next?

Only time will tell. However, one thing is for sure, the world is waiting to see if Simone Biles and Hoda Kotb will make it to LA2028!