Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnast Simone Biles recently revealed that she faced a frightening health experience, which she described as a "near-death encounter," in early June 2026.
On her Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 6, 2026, Biles posted a photo of her wrist adorned with several hospital bracelets, along with a caption that indicated the severity of the situation.
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“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,” she wrote.
The situation was made even more difficult because her husband, Jonathan Owens, was in Indianapolis training and unable to be with her at home.
“This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life. Especially since Jonathan [Owens] was in Indy for practices,” she continued.
Health Update and Recovery Process
Biles has confirmed that she is resting at home following the incident.
She shared moments of her recovery by uploading a photo of herself lying in bed with her two beloved French bulldogs, Lilo and Rambo.
On June 7, 2026, Biles provided further clarification via the platform X (formerly Twitter), confirming that her crisis was related to a health issue, not the result of an accident or violent act.
She also revealed data from her Oura band showing her resting heart rate reached 126 beats per minute (bpm) during the incident.
To date, the legendary gymnast has not specifically disclosed the exact cause of her hospital visit, including the nature of her diagnosis or details of her recovery process.
“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. Love y’all.”
Her Participation on the Upcomng Olympics
This unexpected health incident adds another layer of uncertainty to Biles' Olympic career prospects, particularly regarding her participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Before this incident, Biles had stated in April 2025 that her status for the 2028 Olympics was still uncertain.
She once told French sports outlet L'Equipe, "Whether on the apparatus or in the stands, I still don't know," indicating her uncertainty about her role.
In January 2026, she also expressed a need for time to recover, both mentally and physically.
"If I had to say something, I'd just say, 'Give me a little more time to recover, mentally, physically,'" she said, indicating that the pressure and demands of the sport were taking a toll on her energy.