Simone Biles has accomplished an incredible amount for someone who is only 24 years old.
In addition to everything she's achieved at the Olympics — including earning
seven medals over the course of two Olympic Games — Biles is also a five-time all-around
world champion and has won a multitude of titles in individual events. She's also a
powerhouse out of the gym, and an inspiration to millions of people around the world.
Now that her time at the Tokyo Games is winding down, Biles will get to return
to her absolutely gorgeous home in Houston, Texas.
"Yee haw!"
Biles bought the 4,000 square foot home in 2020,
and it has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The home was built in 2019,
and Biles has enjoyed showing it off on Instagram throughout the time she's owned the property.
The house is definitely nice. According to the New York Post, the features include
"high-end appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinets and an oversized island" in the kitchen,
as well as "dual walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom with a walk-in shower and a free-standing
tub" in the main bedroom. Sounds like the perfect place for the storied athlete to relax and unwind.
Biles, who has admitted that she is fairly frugal and worries about running out of money,
reportedly paid less than $750,000 for the home. In 2019, Biles admitted that she actually hates
spending money. She explained to "Kneading Dough," a web series about athletes and money management,
that she has a fear of going broke to the point that she will go days without spending money.
In fact, Biles said she buys the necessities and maybe some Subway, and that's it.
Frugal or not, Biles will certainly have a comfortable place to come home to when
she returns from the Tokyo Games. And from what it sounds like, she will have plenty
of love waiting for her there, too. Biles lives with her boyfriend, NFL player Jonathan Owens,
and her two dogs, Lilo and Rambo, in addition to Owens' dog, Zeus.
Heading home to a comfortable, relaxing spot is going to be especially important to Simone
Biles after her headline-grabbing experience in Tokyo. Biles shockingly bowed out mid-competition,
blaming ongoing mental health issues. After cheering her teammates on from the stands,
Biles made a surprise return for the balance beam event, ultimately emerging with a bronze medal.
The champion gymnast admitted to feeling as if she was competing for other people,
rather than herself. Getting cleared to take part in the games again involved several medical exams,
alongside sessions with a sports psychologist. As Biles explained after the event,
"I wasn't expecting to walk away with a medal.
I was just doing this for me and what happens happens."
Internet opinion has been split right down the middle, which led the Olympian to stay away from
social media lest she make things even worse for herself. Although she's likely dying to get home,
once there, Biles will be forced to confront what really happened.
Biles has every right to be proud of the home she purchased with her own hard-earned
cash. The Olympian has kept fans in the loop regarding her extensive backyard transformation,
which included installing a stunning swimming pool. In September 2020, she stood in the
middle of the empty pool to show fans that the project was very slowly coming to fruition.
Just one month later, the pool was filled in and even included a raised hot tub. Surrounding the
stunning feature were a large patio area and impressively manicured lawn, with trees dotted
all around. In the comments, fans were shocked by how big the pool was, with one joking that it was
bigger than their apartment, while another shared that it's bigger than their house.
Even when it's snowy, Biles is happy to sit outdoors and enjoy the view,
particularly on her contemporary outdoor furniture set. Hanging outside also gives
the champion gymnast an opportunity to admire the various features of her modern home.
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