Olympic gymnast Simone Biles took some time out from her rigorous Tokyo 2021 training schedule in order to enjoy a fun-filled getaway with her NFL star boyfriend Jonathan Owens this past week – but she offered up a very clear reminder of how hard she has been working for the upcoming Games.
The 24-year-old left her Instagram followers in awe when she shared several images of herself showing off an incredibly ripped six pack, with one person joking that her abs are so defined, 25-year-old Jonathan could ‘wash his clothes on them’.
Simone, who is the most decorated American gymnast in history, and Jonathan, who plays for the Houston Texans, shared multiple snaps from their romantic getaway in Miami, where they spent time chilling by the pool, soaked up some sun, and enjoyed several meals at various eateries in the city.
The couple also packed on the PDA in several intimate images that show them kissing and cuddling throughout the weekend. Simone captioned one of the snaps, which was taken at Nikki Beach in Miami Beach: ‘With you is where I want to be.’
Fun in the sun: Simone Biles enjoyed a weekend getaway with her NFL star boyfriend Jonathan Owens this past week, and documented much of the trip on Instagram
Impressive: The 24-year-old gymnast left followers in awe while showing off her impressive abs in a skimpy white-and-blue patterned bikini while spending time at Nikki Beach
Head over heels: Simone and Jonathan, 25, who have been dating for around a year, packed on the PDA during their trip, sharing sweet snaps of themselves kissing and cuddling
In one series of photos, the pair are seen canoodling poolside, with Simone showing off the results of her intense training regimen in a blue-and-white patterned bikini, which she paired with white slides.
Meanwhile, her boyfriend looked cool and casual in a white T-shirt, black denim shorts, and Off-White sneakers.
Simone and Jonathan also spent time with Houston-based influencer Ashley Wilson, with the gymnast posing up for a photo alongside her pal in which both are seen posing with margaritas.
Other images show Simone modeling a black crop top, tiny denim shorts, a patterned silk headscarf and sunglasses.
In several of the snaps, the sports star is seen toasting a cocktail towards the camera, while others see her showcasing her athletic figure in a figure-hugging yellow dress.
Simone’s abs and her sweet poses with boyfriend Jonathan garnered plenty of attention on social media, where the gymnast’s followers flooded the comments section with compliments about both.
‘Look at those MUSCLES,’ one person wrote, while another simply said: ‘AAAAAAABDOMINALS.’
Others described Simone and Jonathan as ‘cute’, ‘sweet’, and ‘perfect’, with one adding: ‘I love y’all happiness it makes me happy.’
Cheers! In another series of images, Simone modeled a black crop top, denim hot pants, a patterned headscarf and cool shades, while enjoying a few cocktails in the sunshine
‘Summer shade’: The Houston-based athlete wore her hair in two long braids during the trip
Here’s to Olympic glory! The trip comes just days after Simone marked the 100-day countdown to the Tokyo 2021 Games on Instagram
Impressive: Simone’s Instagram posts were flooded with comment from followers praising her athletic figure
The getaway comes just after an important Olympic milestone – the 100-day countdown to Tokyo 2021 – which Simone marked on Instagram with a picture of herself and her training companions at the World Champions Centre in Houston.
She also celebrated the countdown by appearing on the Today show, where she opened up about the personal significance of the upcoming Games – noting that she felt compelled to take part in order to represent the victims of pedophile gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Simone is one of hundreds of gymnasts who were abused by Nassar while he was working as the official team doctor for USA Gymnastics, and she has been outspoken in criticizing the organization’s handling of the scandal – and the subsequent steps it has taken to address it.
‘I just feel like everything that happened, I had to come back to the sport to be a voice, to have change happen,’ Simone said of her decision to work towards a spot in the upcoming Olympics, even after they were delayed because of the pandemic.
‘Because I feel like if there weren’t a remaining survivor in the sport, they would’ve just brushed it to the side.
‘But since I’m still here, and I have quite a social media presence and platform, they have to do something. So I feel like coming back, gymnastics just wasn’t the only purpose I was supposed to do.’
Head over heels: Many of Simone’s followers also expressed their joy at seeing her in such a happy relationship with Jonathan, who plays for the Houston Texans
Take a break: Simone is currently preparing for the Team USA Olympic trials, which are currently scheduled to begin on June 24
Going for gold: Although Simone is the oldest member of the US National Team, she is widely considered to be a shoo-in for the five-person Olympic squad
Meaningful: Simone recently opened up about her reasons for wanting to compete in a second Olympics, even after the Games were postponed because of the pandemic
Significant: She explained during an interview with the Today show that she wants to represent the many victims of pedophile doctor Larry Nassar
Simone also addressed the physical toll that her training has been taking, noting that she no longer recovers as quickly, or as easily, as she did four years ago.
She pointed out that her teammates – all of whom are younger than her – are ‘a little bit fresher’ and ‘can recover quicker’, joking that ‘the kids remind her how old she is every day’.
‘Yesterday, we were in practice. And they were like, “Simone, how long have you been doing this sport?” And I was like, “17 years,”‘ she revealed.
‘And they were like, “I’m not even 17 yet! Some of my teammates aren’t even 17 yet.” And I’m like, “Thank you.”‘
But while Simone may be the oldest gymnast competing for a spot on Team USA, she is widely considered a shoo-in for the five-person squad, and is expected to win yet another all-around gold at the Games, a victory that would make her the oldest American woman in history to win the Olympic all-around competition.
Thankfully it seems Simone has managed to find a balance between her strict training regimen and personal relaxation – with her trip in Miami coming just one month after she and Jonathan enjoyed an exotic vacation in Belize, where they celebrated the gymnast’s 24th birthday.
Once again, the couple documented their trip on Instagram, where Simone once again wowed her followers with images of her impressive figure.
Raise your voice: ‘I just feel like everything that happened, I had to come back to the sport to be a voice, to have change happen,’ Simone said
Friends: Simone and Jonathan were joined by Houston-based blogger Ashley Wilson during their Miami trip
Style stars: The couple showcased several different outfits during their trip
From dusk until dawn: They also enjoyed multiple meals at some of Miami’s hottest eateries
Bliss: Simone shared a snap of their hotel, revealing a turquoise pool that appeared to be located next to a beach
Simone, who turned 24 on March 14, kicked off the vacation with a snapshot of herself donning a printed bikini while posing in front of the crystal blue water, writing: ‘Paradise found.’
The gold medalist’s long dark braids were topped with a white bucket hat, and she accessorized her beach look with a dainty silver necklace, small hoop earrings, and her nose earring.
When she wasn’t snapping selfies, she was posing for photos with her new beau, whom she started dating last summer.
In one photo, Jonathan, can be seen standing behind his lady love with his arms resting on hers as they smile for the camera.
The Houston Texans safety looked right at home in his floral printed shirt, bucket hat, and shades, while Simone showed off her ripped abs in a cropped white tank top and cutoff shorts.
‘I love you more than I love Belize and that’s a lot,’ she captioned the snapshot, which was taken in front of a group of palm trees.
It looks like Jonathan also had some time behind the camera as one of Simone’s vacation snapshots shows her striking a pose at night while dressed up in a black tank and funky patterned flare pants.
On the move: The Miami trip comes just one month after the couple enjoyed an exotic vacation in Belize, where they celebrated Simone’s 24th birthday
Fit: In images from that trip, Simone can be seen lying on the beach in a teal string bikini, revealing her six-pack abs
Look of love: Jonathan also shared photos from the trip, including a snapshot of himself dipping Simone while giving her a sweet kiss
‘The person in the photo is shorter than she appears,’ she jokingly wrote when she shared the playful image with her 3.9 million followers.
Simone also posted photos of herself on a beach chair in front of their villa and enjoying drinks topped with little umbrellas with Jonathan, calling him her ‘travel partner forever.’
In her most recent series of snaps, which were shared on Sunday, Simone can be seen lying on the beach in a teal string bikini, revealing her six-pack abs. She topped off her look with a denim bucket hat by Chanel.
She followed up the selfie with snapshot of herself holding up her tropical drink in front of the blue sea, writing: ‘refill plsssss.’
Jonathan also shared pictures from the trip, including an image of himself lifting Simone’s leg and dipping her while giving her a sweet kiss.
Simone has been busy training for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, which were postponed last summer due to the pandemic, but it seems as though she has been ready for this vacation for a while.
The gymnast has been hard at work training for the upcoming Olympics at her home in Houston.
Last year was a difficult one for Simone, who told Vogue that she felt ‘torn’ and ‘broken’ by the news that the 2020 Olympics had been postponed. Her home gym was also temporarily shut down due to the pandemic before it reopened in May.
Ready to go: Simone is currently in training for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo after having swept the medals at the 2016 Games
Confident: The athlete has taken time out of her busy training schedule to share several saucy images of herself in recent months
True love: Simone recently gushed about her boyfriend Jonathan (pictured together at Christmas), describing him as ‘a real man’
The athlete felt adrift without her rigorous training schedule that has become a trusted emotional outlet for so many years.
‘You go to work out and you release endorphins. You get any anger out. It’s kind of our oasis,’ she said in an interview featured in the magazine’s August issue. ‘Without that, you’re stuck at home with your own thoughts.
‘I’ve kind of let myself live in those thoughts, to read more deeply into them. At the gym, it’s a great distraction, so I never really live with my thoughts.’
In addition to the. pandemic having a huge impact on her training, she also had to deal with the end of her first serious relationship with fellow gymnast Stacey Ervin Jr.
The couple split in early March after three years together, with Simone admitting that while she struggled with the break-up, she knows that it was ‘for the best.’
Simone is now dating fellow athlete Jonathan, whom she recently paid tribute to in an interview with the Today’s show’s Hoda Kotb.
‘He’s a real man. I just, I love him. We have a great time together,’ she said.
‘Our personalities match right up. We have the same sense of humor. And he’s just great. He’s an athlete, too, so we really understand each other and I think that’s why our relationship has been seamless.’
