Simone Biles Takes a Break Amid Health Concerns

Simone Biles appears to be in vacation mode, enjoying her time away while also dealing with some recent scrutiny. The 11-time Olympic medalist is currently in Belize with her husband, Colts safety Jonathan Owens. This trip comes on the heels of a serious health scare she experienced in early June.

On Instagram, one user commented, “I almost died, but look at this selfie from this trip,” adding three laughing emojis to her post. Biles, however, didn’t respond to comments until two days later.

In her response, she expressed sadness over the remarks. “A little over two weeks ago, I had a serious medical emergency that could have ended quite differently, and this trip was part of my healing process and a way to express gratitude for being alive,” she explained. She also encouraged people to offer understanding and kindness, saying, “Life-changing experiences can shift your perspective.”

Biles later chose to delete all comments from her Instagram post.

Reflecting on her June 6 health scare, she mentioned, “No bingo card nearly killed me,” and shared images of her hospital bracelet and her heart rate, which was alarmingly high at 126 beats per minute.

It’s still unclear if her health issues are linked to her heart. Biles characterized that day as “one of the scariest experiences” of her life, especially since Owens was away practicing in Indianapolis at the time.

This wasn’t her first interaction with fans since the medical emergency; earlier, a follower had criticized her for not providing more details about her situation. Biles replied that she simply wasn’t ready to share yet.

Fast forward to now, Biles recently shared snapshots from their trip to Belize. After a lengthy travel day, she posted a relaxing photo from the spa, complete with a soothing mimosa-scented candle bath and a massage.