Simone Biles put forward an incredible performance at the U.S. Core Hydration Classic 2024 and won the gold medal in the all-around with a score of 59.500. Her husband, Jonathan Owens, was present in the stands to witness her perform and expressed his happiness to see her finish on the podium.
The former Olympic gold medalist was competing against Suni Lee and Gabby Douglas in a highly anticipated clash at the contest, almost a month before the coveted Olympic trials. Simone Biles impressed fans and critics with her spectacular routines as she eyes a spot in the United States Olympics team that would be representing the country in Paris.
Jonathan Owens took to Instagram to express his happiness of witnessing his wife, Simone Biles, perform at the U.S. Core Hydration Classic 2024. Moreover, he congratulated her on winning the gold medal in the all-around. He extended his support at every step, with the Olympic trials being just around the corner.
"Still in awe of last night Another one!!!! You just never cease to amaze me, baby, I love being able to watch you go out there and do your thing. I’m here with you every step of the way, wouldn’t miss it for the world," he wrote.
Simone Biles opens up on returning to major events this Olympic season
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Simone Biles made her first appearance in a major event of 2024 at the U.S Core Hydration Classic held in XL Center, Connecticut. Biles registered her seventh all-around victory in the US Classic.
She opened up about returning to a major event in this Olympic season. Furthermore, she also spoke up about her uneven bars routine.
“Yes, for me, I was just happy to be back out there, get through those nerves again, feel that adrenaline. I can't really complain how the first meet back was. Yeah, you know, it's just for me, it's just about getting through it, having the confidence and working on cleanliness, so I got through it. Of course, there's things to go home and fix, but I'm not mad about it,” she said.
Simone Biles scored 14.800 in the floor exercise, 14.550 in the beam balance, 15.600 in the vault, and 14.550 in the uneven bars. This incredible performance is a testament to her relentless hard work and dedication as she gears up for the upcoming U.S. Olympic Team Trials scheduled in June 2024.