Who knew that love and gymnastics would go hand-in-hand? 2022 is a good year for gymnastic Olympic Gold medalist Simone Biles. Simone and boyfriend (now fiancée!) and fellow athlete Jonathan Owes are engaged! Jonathan arranged a special Valentine’s Dinner and popped the question on February 14, 2022. Simone confirmed their engagement in a cute Instagram post where her caption is “the easiest yes.” Simone also tweeted a photo with her fiancée and an impressive engagement ring called “woke up a fiancé.”
Simon Biles met the NFL player Jonathan Owes online before the pandemic. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, it also affected the sports industry, and athletes globally hit pause and suddenly had free time because sports conventions worldwide started canceling their sessions to be prudent against the onslaught of the virus. This allowed Jonathan and Simon to spend time with each other and get to know each other better.
Love is in the air for Simon Biles. Let us get to know better this powerful female athlete who has dominated the gymnastics industry since she was
The Ring
Jonathan definitely went all out with the engagement ring he gave to Simone. He opted for an Oval-cut diamond ring by Zo Frost, a local-based jeweler who is both a client and a close friend of Jonathan. Zo Frost has worked with many A-list celebrities for jewelry needs. His client portfolio includes Drake and Young Thugs. He also worked with other superstar athletes, such as Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
As per Zo Frost, Jonathan wanted the ring to be perfect, and he was very particular about the detail as he wanted the ring to embody the beauty of Simone Biles. Together, Zo Frost and Jonathan spent months picking out the most perfect ring. They landed with a 3-carat stone with F color and VVS2 clarity with extra detail. The special touch is that Jonathan asked the jeweler to add a halo around the diamond.
Getting to Know Simon Biles
Simon Biles is one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time. She has over thirty Olympic and World Championship medals. Her plethora of achievements include being the gymnast with the most World medals and the female gymnast with the most World All-around titles. A fun fact is that Simone switched from attending public school to home school so she could focus more on training for gymnastics.
Getting to Know Jonathan Owes
Jonathan Owes, an NFL player who played for the Arizona Cardinals from 2018 to 2019, was recruited to play for the Houston Texans. Jonathan started playing football during his high school years at Christian Brothers College (CBC) under Coach Scott Pingle. His football skills were recognized, and he was hailed as the CBC Linebacker of the Year. He then pursued football as a career even during his college years and played for Missouri Western.
Simone and Jonathan are definitely match-made in heaven. Two focused athletes who are hell-bent on being on top of their industries found love with each other amidst the pandemic!
