A few days after a getaway with her husband, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has been ordered to stay in bed following a frightening incident.
In May, Biles and NFL star Jonathan Owens marked their third wedding anniversary, ending the month with a visit to Owens’ hometown of St. Louis.
However, that joyful milestone quickly gave way to an unexpected setback for the Olympic champion.
On June 6, Biles, 29, took to Instagram to reveal details after a recent medical emergency that could keep her out of action for weeks.
Being normally private, the gymnast chose to open up about what’s happening behind the scenes.
“I don’t usually share things like this because I value privacy in today’s world, but nearly dying wasn’t on my bingo card this week,” Biles wrote in an Instagram Stories post.
She included a selfie of her arm, adorned with white and red hospital bracelets.
“This was one of, if not the, scariest experiences of my life, especially since Jonathan was in Indy at practice,” she continued. “I’ve been in bed resting this week.”
Biles admitted that she had been alone since the Indianapolis Colts safety was away training for the upcoming season.
While recuperating at their upscale Texas residence, Biles has received an outpouring of supportive messages and at least three bouquets of flowers.
She opted not to disclose specifics about her condition or exactly what happened. However, she pledged to share details with her fans and followers at a later date.
“I’ll explain sooner or later, but shout-outs to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited or sent flowers—Love y’all,” Biles concluded, adding three white heart emojis.
Fans online celebrated knowing she was OK, while others continued to express concern about what she hadn’t revealed.
“Omg. Get well ASAP, please! Prayers going up for you, Simone,” one person commented. Another wrote, “Glad she’s okay.”
The unusually high figure prompted many fans to note that a typical resting heart rate for most adults usually falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
The 29-year-old later posted a photo of herself resting in bed with her cat and dog nearby, revealing that her resting heart rate had climbed to 126 beats per minute.
Other remarks included “Get well soon” and “Praying for Simone Biles! I just saw her 126 bpm at resting. Oh my goodness!!!”
Simone Biles celebrates the opening of her new restaurant with her husband, Jonathan Owens
The Olympian’s ‘Taste of Gold’ spot is located in Terminal A at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston pic.twitter.com/gIan6VMOd1— Block Topickz (@BlockTopickz) March 27, 2026
“Sending well wishes to Simone Biles. Thank goodness she’s resting,” said another supporter.
The reigning Olympic gymnast is no stranger to health setbacks and competing through painful injuries, including broken toes.
She was hospitalized previously with kidney stones just hours before the World Championships in 2018.
“Doing it for my team! I’ll be Gucci, girls!” Biles wrote on X at the time. She was around 21 years old.
nothing like a late night ER visit less than 24 hrs before world championships
this kidney stone can wait…. 👊🏾 doing it for my team! ❤️ I’ll be Gucci, girls ! pic.twitter.com/rKkvuEQrKc— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) October 26, 2018
Despite the latest setback, Biles has embraced a very different chapter of life in recent months.
Since stepping away from competition, Biles has undergone a pronounced transformation.
The seven-time Olympic gold medalist has swapped the rigors of elite gymnastics for a more relaxed rhythm, devoting more time to travel, backing her husband, and savoring life beyond the gym.
Biles connected with Owens on the dating app Raya, and their relationship quickly blossomed. They tied the knot in two distinct ceremonies in May 2023.
Since stepping away from competition, Biles has embraced a new chapter centered on travel and life with her husband.
Vacation photos from a 2025 Belize trip sparked widespread speculation, as fans noted what appeared to be a fuller chest.
While some praised the look, others questioned whether cosmetic enhancements fit her petite frame.
The debate also fueled rumors that she may be retiring from gymnastics for good, though Biles has not confirmed any plans and previously said, “Never say never” about a potential return.
She has been open about trying Botox in the past, including a bad experience that convinced her to never do it again.
Fans have followed her new era through social media, where she has shared glimpses of vacations, date nights, and the freedom that comes with not enduring intense training year-round.
