Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens’ celebration after her Olympics win makes fans livid for one reason

PARIS, FRANCE: After competing in the team finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles clinched her eighth Olympic medal, leading Team USA to another gold medal triumph.

Jonathan Owens has caused a stir by posing with his wife Simone Biles' gold medal following her momentous Olympic victory.

NFL star Jonathan Owens celebrates wife Simone Biles' gold medal victory

The 29-year-old NFL star Jonathan Owens posted a photo on Instagram on July 30 with his wife, celebrating the US women's gymnastics team's gold medal victory at the Olympics. After the team's all-around event, Simone Biles secured her fifth Olympic gold medal, the Independent reported.

In the Instagram photos, Owens had his arm around his wife, wearing a white shirt adorned with her last name and images of her. He also sported the gold medal his wife had just secured in Paris, proudly displaying it with his hand.

In his post's original caption, Owens celebrated his wife's historic victory in Paris, marking her as one of the most decorated gymnasts with a total of eight Olympic medals.

“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!!!! Eight of them!!!!! So thankful I was there to see it.”

Jonathan Owens faces backlash for wearing wife Simone Biles' medal

Jonathan Owens is currently facing significant backlash in the comments section on Instagram, where fans are criticizing him and questioning his decision to pose with his partner's Olympic medal.

“That’s Simone’s gold medal you’re holding, not yours my guy,” a user wrote. Another added, “Why he holding it like he won it.”

A third commentator wrote, “But why are you wearing it?"

“Give the medal back baby that’s not yours,” one remarked.

A person said, "I’m annoyed that he’s holding it like bfffr it’s not YOURS."

Another user added, "There’s something very unsettling about you wearing her medal. Seems off. Give it back to her immediately🥇."

An Instagram user remarked, "Ooooh noooo! This is ALL WRONG!!! Simone should be sporting her own Gold medal that she worked hard for! I don’t care if it is her husband!"

Nevertheless, other fans in the comments section extended their congratulations to Biles and commended her husband for making the trip to Paris to support her, despite being in the thick of training for his forthcoming season with the Chicago Bears.

“Congratulations! So happy you were able to negotiate with Chicago and go to Paris to support your wife! I’m in tears of joy! So excited for Simone and team! Love you!!” a fan wrote in the comments section.

“You guys are the sweetest. I absolutely love your love. It’s the sweetest thing to watch! Give your girl a big hug from all of us here in the US. We’re so proud of her,” another wrote, while a third agreed: “I’m so glad you were able to see your wife make Olympic history!!”

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