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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Michael Toledo

What Happened to Simone Biles? Olympic Champion Shares Alarming Health Update and Vows to Explain More Soon

11-time Olympic medalist Simone BIles (Credit: Simone BIles/Instagram)

American gymnast Simone Biles has revealed she experienced a sudden and serious health scare in which she says she 'almost died', leaving fans of the Olympic star alarmed and awaiting further explanation.

The 29-year-old shared the news through Instagram Stories, describing what she called one of the most frightening episodes of her life. While she did not disclose the nature of the medical emergency, she confirmed she has been resting in bed and recovering after the incident, which unfolded earlier this week.

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