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Simone Biles & Husband Escape Milan Scare

February 16, 2026 | Edition #422 |
As the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics move into Week 2, the medal table has seen significant shifts. However, away from the competition, an unexpected development has grabbed attention. Simone Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens, are currently in Milan as spectators at the Games, but the couple has recently been shaken by a major scare.
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TODAY’S POLL
As you read above, Jonathan Owens has opened up about how he and Simone Biles survived a robbery attempt in Milan. The NFL star described the ordeal as scary, explaining just how tense the situation was. However, Milan is hosting the Winter Olympics. Now, tell us,
Do You Think Simone and Jonathan’s Experience Points to a Serious Security Lapse at the Winter Olympics? |

The Milano Cortina Winter Games mark the Olympic debut of Elias Lajunen, the teenage freestyle skier and son of Samppa Lajunen, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in Nordic combined.
However, February 15 brought a frightening moment. During his opening qualification run in Livigno, Elias attempted a high-difficulty aerial trick and crashed on landing, striking his head and losing consciousness. He then slid face-down to the bottom of the landing area, prompting immediate concern inside the venue. Watch the full incident below.

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