Simone Biles just shared a story on TikTok that’s equal parts terrifying and unbelievable. The Olympic legend said three masked men broke into her Chicago home during her final months living there and stole her Porsche GTS. The car was eventually recovered, but Biles explained she was already heading out to buy a new one when she told the story.
That’s not the only chaos Biles has faced this year. She also dealt with a medical emergency in June that she described as near-fatal. On top of all that, she and husband Jonathan Owens welcomed a Doberman into their family as a guard dog after the break-in. Biles laughed it off on TikTok, saying the constant craziness makes her feel like she needs her own reality show.
Biles has always been known for her resilience, but this year has tested that in ways that have nothing to do with gymnastics. From scary health moments to home security, she’s been through a lot. And she’s handled it with the same calm energy she brings to the mat.
What would you do if something like this happened to you? Would you beef up security or pack up and move?
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