Roommates, Simone Biles has the internet sending prayers after she opened up about a frightening health scare that left her hospitalized and recovering quietly behind the scenes. The Olympic icon shared rare, emotional details about the ordeal, and let’s just say—this one had her fans seriously concerned.
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Simone Biles Opens Up About Traumatic Health Scare
On Saturday, June 6, Simone Biles took to her Instagram Stories with a photo showing her arm covered in hospital wristbands as she revealed she had been “in bed resting this week” following what she described as one of the scariest experiences of her life. Keeping things candid, she admitted, “almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card earlier this week,” adding that she normally values her privacy but felt compelled to share given how serious the situation became.
She went on to describe the ordeal as “one of, if not the scariest experience of my life,” noting the added stress of her husband Jonathan Owens being away in Indianapolis for NFL practice with the Colts. Biles also thanked her close circle for checking in, sending support, and showing up for her during her recovery, while sharing that she has been spending most of her time in bed healing.
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The Comment Section Turned Into A Whole Discussion
As soon as Simone Biles’ update hit the timeline, folks rushed straight to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section to share their thoughts. Many users expressed concern and sent prayers for her recovery, saying they felt relieved she was doing better. Meanwhile, others jumped in and acted like licensed professionals, offering medical takes and unsolicited theories about what might have caused the scare.
One Instagram user @theekimeyk commented, “Praying for her recovery🥺🙏🏽”
This Instagram user @missymoniquee_ claimed, “Omg 126bpm glad you’re ok girl💗”
And, Instagram user @_kynicole_ shared, “Now everyone is a Dr or Nurse 🤣 Get well Simone!“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @sariyahluvsart added, “I hope it’s not her Implants rejecting 😢”
While Instagram user @dblack_dahlia claimed, “Sometimes a fast heart rate could mean an infection speedy recovery“
Finally, Instagram user @richlifeshawtydred wrote, “We need all black queens to be alive. I’m glad she survived.“
Quiet Clues Leading Up To Simone’s Health Update
In the days leading up to the revelation, Simone had already been giving subtle glimpses into her downtime, unknowingly hinting that something was off. Just days before her post, she shared a cozy update from her Texas home showing herself enjoying “breakfast in bed,” writing, “just what the doctor ordered,” while seemingly following medical advice to rest and take it easy.
She also posted lighthearted moments from her break, including a rare video of herself doing flips on a trampoline with fellow gymnast Zoe Miller, as well as peaceful snapshots from her custom-built home. While fans initially saw the posts as her simply enjoying off-time, they now paint a clearer picture of an athlete quietly recovering while still trying to maintain moments of normalcy.
