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Simone Biles Reveals Near-Death Medical Scare, Thanks Husband for Support
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Simone Biles Reveals Near-Death Medical Scare, Thanks Husband for Support

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. gymnast Simone Biles revealed she recently experienced a life-threatening medical incident.
  • Biles described the event as one of the most frightening of her life, emphasizing the severity of her condition.
  • She expressed gratitude to her husband, Jonathan Owens, and close friends for their support during her recovery, sharing photos of flowers and well wishes on Instagram.

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has disclosed a recent, severe medical emergency that brought her close to death. The four-time Olympic gold medalist described the experience as one of the most terrifying of her life, though the specific cause of the incident remains undisclosed. Biles, who typically guards her private life closely, felt compelled to share this experience due to its gravity. She took to Instagram to express her deep appreciation for the support she received from her husband, Jonathan Owens, and her inner circle. "I'm not one to share such things usually, because I value privacy in this day and age. But nearly dying wasn't on my list this week," Biles wrote. "It was one of the, if not the most, terrifying experiences of my life, especially since Jonathan was in Indianapolis for training." She assured her followers that she would explain the situation further in time, thanking those who reached out, visited, or sent flowers. Biles shared glimpses of her recovery, including images of floral arrangements and supportive messages. In a separate post, she shared a photo showing her heart rate at 126 beats per minute, accompanied by the message "I'll be here," signaling a hopeful outlook as she continues her rehabilitation.

I'm not one to share such things usually, because I value privacy in this day and age. But nearly dying wasn't on my list this week. It was one of the, if not the most, terrifying experiences of my life, especially since Jonathan was in Indianapolis for training.

โ€” Simone BilesIn an Instagram post detailing her recent health scare.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.