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Simone Biles Says Belize Trip Aids Recovery After Near-Fatal Incident

6/23/2026

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Simone Biles said on June 17 her Belize trip is helping her heal after a medical emergency.
She posted June 14 vacation photos on Instagram with the caption “Relaxing in paradise ???.”
She posted an Instagram Story saying she “almost died” and showing a 126-bpm heart rate.
She told a follower she is not ready to discuss the cause, asked critics for grace, and said husband Jonathan Owens was in Indiana.

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Simone Biles said on June 17 her Belize trip is helping her heal after a medical emergency.
She posted June 14 vacation photos on Instagram with the caption “Relaxing in paradise ???.”
She posted an Instagram Story saying she “almost died” and showing a 126-bpm heart rate.
She told a follower she is not ready to discuss the cause, asked critics for grace, and said husband Jonathan Owens was in Indiana.