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Simone Biles Recovers at Home After Life-Threatening Emergency

6/9/2026

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Biles Recovering

Simone Biles is recovering at home after a life-threatening emergency earlier this week, while husband Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens was in Indianapolis for football practice.
She posted Instagram Stories showing hospital bracelets and a heart-rate monitor reading 126 beats per minute.
Biles called the incident one of the most frightening moments of her life, thanked her inner circle for visits and flowers, while fans and athletes sent well-wishes.

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Biles Raises Awareness

Simone Biles emphasized mental-health awareness, recalling her 2021 “twisties” episode and disclosed her ADHD diagnosis.
Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens live in Texas, where Owens, a Colts safety, signed a contract after Chicago.
Since the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles has not competed despite winning three gold medals.
Simone Biles later questioned a $23,000 red-carpet outfit bill, sparking fan jokes about gas prices.

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Biles Confirms Illness

Biles confirmed a health issue after a fan asked her on X.
She said she rarely shares health matters publicly, preferring privacy.
On June 7, 2026, her Instagram story showed hospital bracelets, a heart-rate monitor screenshot, and called the episode one of the scariest of her life.
BBC Sport reached out to Biles' representatives and USA Gymnastics for comment.

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Biles Recovering

Simone Biles is recovering at home after a life-threatening emergency earlier this week, while husband Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens was in Indianapolis for football practice.
She posted Instagram Stories showing hospital bracelets and a heart-rate monitor reading 126 beats per minute.
Biles called the incident one of the most frightening moments of her life, thanked her inner circle for visits and flowers, while fans and athletes sent well-wishes.

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