Simone Biles Says She Was Hospitalized and 'A Step From Death'

Overview

• Simone Biles posted photos on Instagram of a wrist with hospital bracelets and wrote that she was recently hospitalized and came "a step from death."
• She described the episode as a terrifying experience but did not disclose a medical cause or provide independent confirmation of the hospitalization.
• Biles said she has spent recent days resting at home and told followers she will explain what happened at a later time.
• The limited public disclosure has prompted widespread concern and speculation on social media, while major outlets are reporting only from her post.
• The account recalled Biles's 2021 withdrawal from Olympic finals for mental-health reasons and underscores ongoing questions about athlete wellbeing and privacy.