Simone Biles is resting at home after a medical emergency she described as a near-death experience brought her to the hospital. The 29-year-old Olympic gymnast shared details of the health scare on her Instagram Stories earlier this week.
"Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week," Biles wrote, calling it one of the scariest experiences of her life.
The crisis happened while her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens, was away at offseason NFL practice.
USA Olympic Legend Shares Recovery Update After Hospital
Despite the severity of the scare, Biles assured fans she is safely back home. She posted photos of herself resting in bed alongside her two French bulldogs, Lilo and Rambo.
Friends and family quickly filled her room with bouquets to show support.
Biles has not yet disclosed what caused the emergency. Still, she promised to share more information once she fully recovers. For now, the most decorated gymnast in USA Olympic and World Championship history is focused on rest.
Simone Biles's Summer Olympics Future Remains Uncertain
The health scare adds another layer of uncertainty to Biles's Olympic gymnastics future. Even before this week's emergency, her status for the 2028 LA Games remained unclear.
"Whether on the apparatus or in the stands, I still don't know that," she told French sports outlet L'Equipe in April 2025. "But 2028 seems so far away, and my body is aging. I felt it in Paris."
Biles continued her noncommittal stance during a January 2026 appearance on TODAY.
"If I have to say anything, I'm just like, 'Give me a little bit more time to recover, mentally, physically,'" she said. "We got a little bit more things to do and then we'll see."
For now, fans worldwide are sending well-wishes as she heals.
Jordyn Wieber resigned as head coach of Arkansas gymnastics on Monday after seven seasons leading the Razorbacks, with assistant Chris Brooks promoted as her replacement effective immediately.
Wieber departs to focus on family and pursue other interests after transforming Arkansas into an NCAA gymnastics powerhouse. The decision marks the end of an era for a program that reached unprecedented heights under her leadership.
"Serving as head coach of Arkansas Gymnastics has been an honor," Wieber said in a team statement. "I'm deeply grateful to our student-athletes, staff, and Razorback fans for an unforgettable journey. With a heavy, but full heart and immense pride in what we have accomplished, I'm stepping away from athletics."
Jordyn Wieber guided Arkansas gymnastics to two national championship appearances during her tenure, while earning 30 All-America honors and 40 All-SEC selections. Every one of the program's Top 10 all-time team scores came during the Wieber era.
The Razorbacks also set attendance records under her leadership. The program drew 15,512 fans to Bud Walton Arena on March 6th — a new program and SEC gymnastics high. Arkansas ranked in the Top 10 nationally in average attendance every season.
Brooks joined the program in 2019 alongside Wieber. He served as the primary uneven bars coach, helping guide the Razorbacks to eight of the program's best 13 bars scores in history.
The former two-time national champion with Oklahoma brings Olympic gymnastics experience to the role. Brooks competed as an alternate at the 2012 London Games before captaining the 2016 US men's team in Rio de Janeiro.
Georgia gymnastics has restructured it's coaching staff, officially naming Cécile Canqueteau-Landi the program's sole head coach.
The move comes after Canqueteau-Landi spent the past two seasons as co-head coach with Ryan Roberts, helping lead the GymDogs back to the National Semifinals for the first time in seven seasons.
"We are thrilled to announce Cécile Canqueteau-Landi as the head coach of Georgia gymnastics," athletic director Josh Brooks said in a team statement.
"Cécile has done a tremendous job leading our program back to national prominence, and we are excited about the next chapter of Georgia gymnastics under her continued leadership."
Canqueteau-Landi arrived in Athens in 2024 after coaching some of the sport's biggest names, including Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, and Maddie Kocian. Her resume includes coaching athletes to 11 Olympic medals across three Summer Games while earning 2024 Gymnastics Coach of the Year honors.
She also helped guide Team USA to Olympic gold while mentoring 13 senior national team members.
In Georgia, Canqueteau-Landi co-led the team to a 24-11 overall and 5-3 conference finish, tying for third in the SEC standings with 18 wins over Top 25 opponents. Furthermore, Georgia gymnastics finished with a 197.391 NQS — its best national finish since 2014 and best NQS since 2008's 197.400.
Up Next for Georgia Gymnastics Under Coach Canqueteau-Landi
The focus now shifts from restoring momentum to sustaining it.
After falling short of the 2026 NCAA final, Georgia gymnastics coach Cécile Canqueteau-Landi enters next season pushing the GymDogs deeper into championship contention.
Interest in NCAA gymnastics continues to soar, after Saturday’s 2026 championships final averaged a record 1.1 million viewers on ABC.
The broadcast peaked at 1.7 million — another NCAA gymnastics record — as Oklahoma won its second straight title in a tight showdown.
The meet’s viewership was up 10% year-over-year, as well as 9% over its previous high in 2023.
"I mean, I was in disbelief today," Oklahoma gymnastics head coach KJ Kindler said after her team's championships win. "We were just on the edge of our seats. I honestly could not believe it... You don't get immune to the feeling of having an accomplishment like this."
Much like other women’s sports, NCAA gymnastics saw an uptick in both attendance and TV ratings this season — backed by some serious star power.
ESPN’s regular-season coverage broke records in January, as a high-profile meet between Oklahoma, Utah, LSU, and Olympian Jordan Chiles at UCLA averaged 838,000 viewers — with LSU and Utah both posting record home opener attendance this year.
Simone Biles is asking fans to respect her privacy while she visits Madrid for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026, sharing a message on social media after crowds gathered outside her hotel.
Biles posted the request to her Instagram Stories, addressing her supporters who had been waiting outside throughout the day.
“okay I reallllly love how passionate and dedicated y’all are, BUT I have to be honest. It really makes me anxious when you stand outside of the hotel all day. Can we please please please love from afar 🤍🫶🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 & respect privacy xx,” Biles wrote on Monday.
The Olympic champion made clear that while she still values fan interaction, she prefers it to happen outside her living space.
"I would love to take pics while I'm out & about though," she added.
Biles is currently in Madrid for the annual sports awards ceremony, where her presence has drawn widespread attention. The visibility reflects her continued global reach, extending well beyond professional competition.
Still, the situation highlights a familiar balance for high-profile athletes. Public appearances often bring large crowds, but the line between support and personal safety can blur — especially during travel.
Simone Biles approached the moment by acknowledging both sides. While expressing appreciation for fans, she also set clear boundaries.
As her trip continues, her focus remains on supporting the week's major international event.
The four-time Laureus Sportswoman of the Year plans to attend the ceremony as an ambassador and special guest, continuing her role as one of the world's most recognizable athletes.
Oklahoma flexed its gymnastics prowess on Saturday, dominating the NCAA gymnastics final to win a second straight championship — officially taking four of the last five titles.
After a packed weekend, the Sooners’ 198.1625 final score edged out LSU by .0875 while sitting 0.475 ahead of third-place Florida, with surprise finalist Minnesota finishing fourth.
“They’re all incredibly special,” Oklahoma head coach KJ Kindler said after adding an eighth NCAA trophy to her collection. “You don't get immune to the feeling of having an accomplishment like this.”
“None of us were really paying attention to the score because at the end of the day, if we do our best gymnastics, that’s all we can ask for,” Oklahoma gymnast Lily Pederson said. “We can’t control the score. And I think that's what we all did.”
Oklahoma’s individual NCAA gymnastics performances also stole the show, as senior Faith Torrez shocked the field by winning the all-around competition in her 2026 all-around debut.
“I had no intentions of doing this at the beginning of the season, middle of the season, but to be here and have everything kind of just play out as it did was really amazing,” Torrez said after besting frontrunners Kailin Cho (LSU) and Jordan Chiles (UCLA).
Minnesota women's gymnastics made history on Thursday, as the Golden Gophers punched their first-ever gymnastics Final Four ticket after upsetting UCLA in the NCAA gymnastics championships semifinals in Fort Worth.
"I'm so proud of these guys," Minnesota coach Jenny Hansen said afterwards. "They believed we could do this and they just walked in today with that belief and were steady all the way through. I'm just so proud of them. I'm still a little in disbelief."
The Golden Gophers scored 197.4625 to claim the last remaining spot in Saturday's final, joining Oklahoma, Florida, and LSU in the Final Four.
The victory capped a stunning postseason run for Minnesota, first upsetting perennial contender Utah in the regional final before taking down No. 4 UCLA in the semis.
UCLA entered Thursday as the Big Ten champion with high expectations. However, the Bruins struggled on bars early, with Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles falling during the rotation. UCLA clawed back into second place entering the final event, before an error-filled vault rotation ended the team's championship hopes.
Minnesota, on the other hand, delivered a strong performance on bars in the final rotation to secure the historic berth.
Brooklyn Rowray later won beam, becoming just the second Gopher to claim an individual NCAA gymnastics title while adding to the breakthrough night.
Minnesota now prepares for Saturday's team championship final, as the Gophers face off against three powerhouse programs en pursuit of their first NCAA gymnastics team title.
How to Watch the 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Final Four
The 2026 NCAA gymnastics championships Final Four — AKA "Four on the Floor" — hits the mat on Saturday at 4 PM ET, live on ABC.
Faith Torrez delivered the biggest shock of the NCAA gymnastics championships so far on Thursday, after the Oklahoma senior captured the all-around title with a 39.7875 score despite facing injuries all season.
Torrez hadn't competed in all four events this season before last night, having only performed on uneven bars and balance beam since February. This week's semifinals marked her 2026 all-around debut.
"If you would have [told] me probably two and a half weeks ago that I would be in this position right now doing four [events], like living out my dream right now, I'd probably laugh at you," Torrez said after the trophy ceremony.
Torrez defeated Olympic and world champions to claim NCAA gymnastics' highest individual honor. LSU's Kailin Chio finished second with a 39.6125 score, while Florida's eMjae Frazier placed third.
Oklahoma coach KJ Kindler said Torrez asked to start training on floor again after lat March's SEC championships. She made the transition slowly, only completing a full routine earlier this week.
"She is so talented," Kindler said. "Great air awareness, great sense of being able to do it when you've been off of it for that long."
Torrez's performance helped lead defending champion Oklahoma back to Saturday's championship meet, with the Sooners posting the day's top team score of 198.3000.
Four Gymnasts Claim Titles After All-Around Winner Faith Torrez
Four additional gymnasts claimed individual titles on Thursday, led by Torrez's teammate Keira Wells winning vault with a 9.9750. Florida's Riley McCusker earned her first individual national championship on bars with a 9.9875, while Minnesota's Brooklyn Rowray won beam.
Later, Olympian Jordan Chiles concluded her decorated UCLA career by capturing the floor title with a 9.9750.
Oklahoma, Minnesota, Florida, and LSU now advance to Saturday's NCAA gymnastics championships final.
The 2026 NCAA gymnastics championships roll on Thursday as eight remaining college teams kick off the national semifinal round in Fort Worth, Texas.
LSU, Florida, Georgia, and Stanford will compete in Semifinal I at 4:30 PM ET on ESPN2. Oklahoma, UCLA, Arkansas, and Minnesota battle in Semifinal II. Each session's top two teams advance to Saturday's final, completing the NC gymnastics championship bracket.
Reigning champion Oklahoma enters the semis after notching the quarterfinal's highest score. Florida, LSU, and 2025 runner-up UCLA trail close behind. The Sooners posted the highest NCAA Championship score in the sport's history in 2017 with a 198.3875.
The individual all-around trophy is also up for grabs. Competitors from both qualified and unqualified teams take center stage in the individual competition.
LSU's Kailin Chio enters as the all-around frontrunner after a dominant season. However, UCLA's Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles also stands ready to contend after earning a perfect 10 on floor at the NCAA Regional Final.
This year's field features both gymnastics powerhouses and surging programs ready to shake up the standings. While Oklahoma, LSU, Florida, and UCLA return for another battle on the national stage, Georgia, Stanford, Arkansas, and Minnesota head to Texas looking to upset the favorites.
“I’m so proud of this team,” said Golden Gophers head coach Jenny Hansen after Minnesota ousted Utah at Regionals. “Our team came in confident and excited for this opportunity. They had tremendous belief when they walked in the building that we could do something really special tonight.”
How to Watch the 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships Semifinals
The NCAA gymnastics championships semifinals kick off today at 4:30 PM ET, live on ESPN2.
Eight powerhouse programs punched their tickets to the NCAA gymnastics championships after dominating regional competition this weekend.
Top-ranked Oklahoma leads the field heading to Fort Worth after posting a 198.350 at the Lexington regional. The Sooners will defend their seventh national title alongside No. 2 LSU, No. 3 Florida, No. 4 UCLA, No. 6 Georgia, No. 7 Stanford, No. 9 Arkansas, and No. 13 Minnesota.
Oklahoma captured last year's crown with 198.0125 points, topping UCLA, Missouri, and Utah in the finals.
The Golden Gophers delivered the weekend's biggest shock, edging No. 12 Utah in the regional finals with a 197.625 score. The result ended Utah's 49-year semifinal streak dating back to the competition's inception.
Individual performances lit up the regionals as athletes battled for championship berths. UCLA senior Jordan Chiles notched a perfect 10.0 on floor exercise while LSU sophomore Kailin Chio earned a flawless vault score.
Four all-around competitors secured individual qualification spots despite their teams falling short. Utah's Avery Neff, Michigan State's Nikki Smith, Ohio State's Tory Vetter, and Air Force's Maggie Slife will compete alongside the eight advancing teams.
Additional event specialists qualified across vault, bars, beam, and floor competitions. The list includes Iowa's Aurélie Tran, after the Canadian artistic gymnast posted a perfect 10.0 on bars at the Corvallis regional.
How to Watch the 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships
The gymnastics championships kick off April 16th, with team semifinals starting at 4:30 PM on ESPN2. Baton Rouge and Tempe regional qualifiers compete first, before Corvallis and Lexington teams take the floor.
The top two teams subsequently advance to Saturday's championship final at 4 PM ET, live on ABC.