Simone Biles left fans deeply concerned over the weekend after revealing that she experienced a terrifying health emergency that required hospitalization and nearly claimed her life. The 11-time Olympic medalist took to Instagram to share the update, explaining that the incident occurred earlier in the week and ranked among the scariest moments she has ever encountered. While Biles did not disclose the specific details of what transpired, she later clarified that the scare was related to her health after some followers speculated whether it involved an accident or an attack.
The Instagram Revelation
The 29-year-old gymnast posted a photograph showing several hospital wristbands and explained her recent silence. In her message, Biles wrote, "I'm not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today's age. But almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week. This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life, especially since Jonathan was in Indy for practices." She expressed gratitude to those who supported her during the difficult period, adding, "I've been in bed resting this week, I'll explain sooner or later but s/o to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited & or sent flowers."
Additional Updates and Fan Reactions
Later, the Olympic star shared another photo of herself resting at home with her dogs. Alongside it, she posted a screenshot depicting an unusually high resting heart rate. Because she did not elaborate on the medical issue, many fans began speculating about the cause. One person asked whether the incident was related to an illness, an accident, or violence. Biles quickly cleared up the confusion by responding to a fan's question with a simple "health" along with a heart emoji, confirming that the emergency was medical in nature.
Support from Family and Fans
The update came just one day after Biles attended a St. Louis Cardinals game with her husband, Jonathan Owens. The Indianapolis Colts safety threw out the ceremonial first pitch for his hometown team. Owens later shared Biles' post on Instagram and joked that she was "from the crib now," indicating that she appears to be recovering at home. Since sharing the news, Biles has received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow athletes. She has not competed since the Paris Olympics in 2024, where she won three gold medals, further cementing her legacy among gymnastics' greatest athletes.
Personal Life and Recovery
Biles and Owens, who married in 2023, reside in Texas and recently completed their dream lakeside home. However, Owens was away with the Colts during the health emergency due to NFL practice commitments. For now, Biles has chosen to keep the details private, leaving fans relieved that she is recovering but still eager to learn exactly what happened.
