Simone Biles gives health update after ‘scariest experience of my life’

SportsHealth & Fitness
25 Jul 2026 • 8:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Simone Biles gives health update after ‘scariest experience of my life’

  • Olympic gymnast Simone Biles recently underwent an undisclosed medical procedure, weeks after revealing a severe health scare that she described as “the scariest experience of my life”.
  • Biles shared a black-and-white selfie from a hospital room on her Instagram Story, accompanied by her husband, Jonathan Owens, but did not disclose details of the procedure.
  • It remains unconfirmed whether this latest procedure is connected to the previous medical emergency, which she has not yet fully explained publicly.
  • In June, Biles posted a photo of hospital bracelets, saying that she had been resting and would explain her health issue later, which she has yet to do.
  • She previously addressed criticism for taking a vacation after her health scare, but explained that the trip to Belize was part of her healing process.

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