Key facts
- Simone Biles experienced a serious medical emergency.
- Biles described the event as 'one of, if not the scariest experience of my life.'
- She stated that she 'almost died' during the incident.
- Biles is currently resting and recovering.
- She thanked her close circle for their support.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has revealed to her fans that she recently experienced a serious medical emergency. In an Instagram story post, Biles shared that the incident was 'one of, if not the scariest experience of my life,' and that she 'almost died.' She mentioned that this event was unexpected and not something she anticipated for the week. Biles is currently resting and recovering, and she expressed gratitude to her close friends and family who have supported her through this difficult time, including sending flowers and visiting her. Her husband, Jonathan Owens, a safety for the Indianapolis Colts, was in Indiana for practices during the time of the incident. The couple, married since 2023, has navigated Owens' NFL career which has involved playing for multiple teams since entering the league in 2018. Biles previously shared in November about undergoing three plastic surgeries. United States gymnastics great Simone Biles shared limited news of a health scare on Saturday, an experience she said included “almost dying.”The world's most-decorated gymnast said on Instagram Stories that she had endured an unexpected situation, and she thanked well-wishers. "I'm not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today's age," Biles, 29, said on the social media platform.