Simone Biles is clapping back at the critics of her latest vacation photos.
The 29-year-old U.S. gymnastics legend took a tropical vacation with her NFL player husband, Jonathan Owens. The trip came a few weeks after Biles had a medical emergency that she nearly died from. Biles didn't share too many details from the emergency, though she admitted that it was "one of, if not the scariest experience of my life."
Biles appears to be on the mend now, though, as she shared plenty of photos from her tropical vacation.
"Till next time Belize ✌🏾💋👣," she shared to her Instagram followers.
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Some fans took issue with Biles living it up on vacation a few weeks after undergoing a life-threatening medical emergency.
“Almost died but look at these traveling selfies...,” one fan posted sarcastically, alongside three laughing emojis.
Biles noticed the comment and is saddened by it.
U.S. gymnastics legend responds to criticism over photos
Biles admitted that the comments make her "sad."
“Ugh these comments make me sad. a little over two weeks ago, I experienced a serious medical emergency that could have ended very differently, and this trip has been part of allowing myself to heal & appreciate being here," she wrote.
“I hope you understand that life changing experiences can shift your perspective," she added, urging the commenter to "extend a little more grace to others moving forward.”
Biles ended her response with: "Have a nice day!”
The U.S. gymnastics legend previously released a statement on her medical emergency.
“I’m not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today’s age. But almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card earlier this week," she wrote.
“This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life. Especially since Jonathan [Owens] was in Indy for practices.
“I’ve been in bed resting this week, I’ll explain sooner or later, but s/o to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited or sent flowers. Love y’all.”
