Full Breakdown
Simone Biles' Unexplained Health Scare and Belize Vacation
6/17/2026, 12:39:57 PM
Health Scare Revealed on Instagram
On June 6, Simone Biles posted an Instagram Story showing her arm wrapped in three hospital wristbands. She wrote she was “in bed resting this week” after what she called “one of, if not the scariest experience of my life.” She noted husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens, was in Indiana for team practices.
Background & Context
Biles is a seven-time Olympic gold medalist and an 11-time Olympic medalist. She has previously disclosed three plastic surgeries but gave no link to the June incident. Owens, an undrafted safety, signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts and was in offseason workouts during Biles’ Belize trip.
Official Statements & Responses
In the June 6 Instagram Story, Biles emphasized her privacy policy, stating she “normally share[s] things like this because I value privacy in today’s age.” She added that “almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card earlier this week,” thanked her “close circle” for support, and said she would explain the incident “sooner or later.”
Criticism & Opposition
A fan wrote, “Never got the update on near death experience ?,” on Biles’ Belize post. Biles replied, “not ready to talk about it just yet ???,” reinforcing her decision to withhold further details. The exchange underscores public demand for clarification and the athlete’s refusal to provide it at present.
On-the-Ground Reports from Belize
From June 14 onward, Biles posted Instagram Stories from Belize. One showed a red, ultra-plunging one-piece swimsuit reminiscent of “Baywatch,” with a white-and-gold beaded necklace, waist-length braids, and no makeup. Another featured a black bikini with an “And still I rise” tattoo and the caption “Do not disturb, please & thank you.” She also shared a “relaxing in paradise ???” caption and displayed get-well gifts.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No medical details about the June incident have been released; Biles only described it as “one of, if not the scariest experience of my life.” Neither Owens nor any medical source has commented publicly. The health-scare post dates June 6, while vacation coverage begins June 14, leaving an eight-day period without further explanation. The absence of a disclosed diagnosis remains a primary information gap.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today's age.” — Simone Biles, Instagram
- “But almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week.” — Simone Biles, Instagram
- “This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life, especially since Jonathan was in Indy for practices.” — Simone Biles, Instagram
- “Not ready to talk about it just yet” — Simone Biles, Instagram
- “Loooovveeee y'all.” — Simone Biles, Instagram
What's Next
Biles indicated she will “explain sooner or later,” suggesting a future detailed statement may appear on her personal social platforms. Owens has not publicly addressed the incident, and no medical updates have been reported. Observers anticipate that any forthcoming clarification will come directly from Biles’ own communications.
