Simone Biles Shares Hospital Story and Future Plans

Simone Biles, the world‑famous gymnast, recently posted a story on her social media. She showed a bracelet and several hospital bands on her wrist, hinting at a medical visit that surprised many fans. Biles said the experience felt “almost dying, ” something she had not imagined earlier in the week. She kept most details private, but her post made it clear that she felt it was important to tell people what happened. The photo revealed a red band and a dressing that might cover an IV line, though she did not explain what the bands mean. Biles called this week’s event “one of the scariest moments” in her life. She added that she was alone because her husband, a football player named Jonathan Owens, was in Indiana for practice while she was at home in Houston. He could not be there to help her during this stressful time.Just a few days before, Biles was seen jumping on a trampoline with former teammate Zoe Miller at her Texas home. On Friday she posted from St. Louis, the city where her husband grew up. Now she says she will be resting in bed as she recovers, but she has not yet revealed the exact reason for her hospital stay. Biles plans to share more details with the public soon. She has not decided whether she will return to gymnastics competitions. The possibility of a comeback in Los Angeles 2028 remains open, according to her. Recently she attended an awards ceremony in Madrid where she gave a lifetime achievement award. Fans note that her recent breast augmentation surgery and her age might influence whether she retires or keeps competing. She was the oldest U. S. gymnast to win Olympic gold at 27, and she would be 31 in Los Angeles.