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Simone Biles Says She "Almost Died" After Recent Health Emergency

The gymnast disclosed the scare on social media and is resting at home while withholding medical details.

Overview

  • Biles posted on Instagram Stories over the weekend showing hospital wristbands and writing that she "almost died" during a medical emergency.
  • She confirmed in a reply on X that the incident was health related and thanked friends and family for visits and flowers.
  • The posts include a screenshot of an elevated resting heart rate and images of her resting at home with her dogs as she recovers.
  • Biles said the episode happened while her husband, NFL safety Jonathan Owens, was in Indianapolis for Colts practices.
  • Her representatives have not provided further details and the episode raises fresh uncertainty about whether she will pursue a return for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.