Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSimone Biles Responds to Critics Questioning Her Vacation After Medical EmergencyOlympic gold medalist Simone Biles recently revealed she experienced a serious, life-threatening medical emergency, calling it one of the scariest experiences of her life. Shortly after the incident, Biles shared photos on Instagram from a vacation to Belize with her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens, captioning them “Relaxing in paradise.”She received online criticism for vacationing so soon after her near-death experience, with some commenters questioning her actions. Biles responded to the criticism, explaining that the trip was essential for her healing process and helped her appreciate life after the 'life changing experience.' While she has discussed the emotional impact and recovery, Biles has not yet disclosed the specific cause of the medical scare In fullSimone Biles lashes out at fans criticizing her vacation photos weeks after near-death experienceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in