Biles' Life-Threatening Health Scare
Simone Biles reveals she “almost died” from a serious health emergency, spending a week hospitalized
Simone Biles said on Instagram that she “almost” died after a serious health emergency, describing it as one of the scariest experiences of her life. She posted photos from her hospital stay, including medical wristbands, and shared a screenshot showing fluctuations in her resting heart rate, saying she spent the week “in bed resting.” Biles did not disclose the specific cause but later clarified that the issue was health-related, and she thanked friends and her close circle for flowers, visits, and support. She said her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens, was in Indianapolis for Colts offseason commitments while she remained in Texas, and that the separation added to her stress. Biles said she plans to explain more later while continuing to focus on healing, and she noted her gymnastics plans—especially any attempt at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics—remain undecided.
Key Points
After initially withholding details, Biles clarified on X that the incident was “health” when a fan asked whether it involved “health, accident, or violence.”
The report notes that just days before the emergency, Biles appeared active online—sharing a video of herself doing flips on a backyard trampoline with fellow gymnast Zoe Miller, captioned “Summer nights playing stick it.”
Biles’ earlier comments about the 2028 Olympics included a warning about timing: in an April interview with CNN’s Amanda Davies, she said it was still “50-50” and that “it’s almost half of 2026” so decisions would have to come quickly.
In April 2025, Biles also explained her broader situation ahead of any return, saying: “Right now, I'm still focusing on healing physically and mentally because doing the Olympics, it kind of takes a toll on your body.”
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