‘Don’t Ever Make Assumptions’: Simone Biles Hits Back at TikToker Over Husband Jonathan Owens Following Gold Medal Win

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Simone Biles has once again found herself addressing critics on social media, as she defends her husband, Jonathan Owens. After she helped Team USA secure its first gymnastics gold in the team final at the Paris Games, Biles allowed her NFL defensive back husband Owens to take photos wearing her medal on Tuesday night. This sparked outrage among observers who proclaimed only the athlete should wear the medallion. Owens took to social media dedicating a post to his wife of two years and her historic win, which further irritated the gymnastics fan base. Simone Biles’ husband, NFL safety Jonathan Owens, faces criticism for wearing her gold medal. (Photo: @jowens/Instagram) “Witnessing history every time you step on the mat,” he wrote. “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.” One TikTok user, Kiera Breaugh, posted a nearly two-minute video expressing her disapproval of Owens wearing Biles’ medal. “Take her medal off,” she began, questioning Owens’ contributions compared to Biles’ extraordinary feats. “Was it you, Mr. Simone Biles, that was flying through the air yesterday?” a bobblehead of her face said while floating on top...

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