Simone Biles Says She 'Almost Died' This Week, Leaving Cause Unexplained
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 6
Simone Biles Says She 'Almost Died' This Week, Leaving Cause Unexplained
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 6
Summary
Simone Biles told Instagram followers she "almost died" this week, calling it one of the scariest experiences of her life and saying she has been in bed recovering.
The 29-year-old gymnast gave no details about what happened, saying only that she may explain later and thanking friends who checked in, visited or sent flowers.
Biles said the episode unfolded while her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens, was in Indianapolis for practices, underscoring that the couple was apart at the time.
The post offered no medical update or timeline beyond "this week," leaving the cause, severity and next steps unclear.