Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in Olympic history, revealed this week that she had been hospitalized. The disclosure came through social media, where Biles described the experience in her own words.
According to a report by Yahoo Sports, Biles shared the news publicly, writing that "Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week." The post drew widespread attention from fans and followers.
Biles did not specify in the report what medical issue led to her hospitalization. The announcement was unexpected given that Biles has remained active and in competition shape following her return to elite gymnastics, which included a highly publicized performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The gymnast has been open in recent years about various aspects of her personal and professional life, including mental health struggles she discussed publicly after withdrawing from several events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Her willingness to speak publicly about difficult experiences has made her a prominent figure in conversations about athlete wellbeing.
No further details about her condition or recovery timeline were available in the initial report.
