Simone Biles reveals terrifying health scare after saying “almost dying” was never on her bingo card

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, is recovering from a serious health scare that she says nearly cost her her life. On Saturday, the 28-time World medalist shared photos on her Instagram Stories showing a hospital wristband on her arm, telling her 11 million followers she had been on bedrest for most of the week after one of the most frightening experiences she's ever faced. The nature of the medical emergency has not been disclosed.Biles was uncharacteristically candid about the ordeal, acknowledging that she values her privacy but felt this was worth sharing. "I'm not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today's age," she wrote. "But almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week."What made the situation harder, she noted, was that her husband Jonathan Owens was away in Indianapolis. Owens, who signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts this past March, was at practices when the incident occurred. Biles and Owens married in April 2023, and she had been open about her excitement at relocating to Indiana for the upcoming NFL season.Biles stopped short of explaining exactly what happened medically. She indicated she would share more details in time, writing, "I'll explain sooner or later." In the meantime, she thanked the people in her inner circle who checked in on her, visited, and sent flowers during her recovery.She also posted photos of flower arrangements sent by friends, and a separate image of herself lying in bed with her two dogs, accompanied by a screenshot of her resting heart rate.The timing is notable in another context. Just weeks before this incident, Biles was performing flips on her outdoor trampoline with fellow gymnast Zoe Miller, and sharing glimpses of her Texas home on social media. She had also mentioned that any potential return to competitive gymnastics ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was roughly a coin flip.Whether this health scare affects those plans remains to be seen, but it's an unwanted variable in an already uncertain equation. For now, Biles is focused on recovering, and those closer to her seem to be rallying around her in force.