Simone Biles reveals near-death experience: ‘Almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card this week’

Simone Biles of the United States waits for her turn to perform during the women’s artistic gymnastics final at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo on July 27, 2021.(Gregory Bull/AP)

“I’m not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today’s age.But almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card this week,” Biles wrote.

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“This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life, especially since Jonathan was in Indy for practices.I’ve been in bed resting this week.I’ll explain sooner or later, but [shoutout] to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited &or sent flowers.”

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American gymnast Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens watch the men’s single skating event on day seven of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, on Feb.13, 2026.(Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, is a safety for theIndianapolis Colts.The couple has been married since 2023, though Owens’ NFL career has occasionally forced them to spend time apart.Since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018, he has played for five different teams.

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The two met while Owens was with theHouston Texansin 2019.Biles lives in Texas, where the couple has built a massive home together.Since his time in Houston, Owens has also played for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and now the Colts.

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Back in November, Biles revealed that she had recently undergone three plastic surgeries.

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American gymnast Simone Biles watches the NFC Divisional Playoffs game between the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., on Jan.18, 2026.(Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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“I’ve had three plastic surgeries and two of them you would never be able to tell,” shesaid in a TikTokthat month.

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