Shannon Biles, Simone Biles’s biological mother, has spoken out about the emotional challenges she faces regarding her estranged daughter. After Simone’s spectacular performance at the Paris Olympics, Shannon expressed regret and sought forgiveness for having to give up her children for adoption due to addiction issues.

Simone, now a 7-time Olympic gold medalist, was adopted by her grandparents Ronald and Nelly Biles at age six, while her siblings were adopted by other relatives. Shannon admitted the adoption was a painful decision but necessary for her children’s well-being. She is now sober and works as a cashier, hoping for reconciliation with Simone and her sister Adria.

Despite this estrangement, Simone has thrived under the support of her adoptive parents, achieving great success in gymnastics. Shannon is eager to mend their relationship and be a part of their lives, but acknowledges she must wait for Simone to reach out.

Simone Biles expressed satisfaction and relief after her final Olympic performance, despite a fifth-place finish on the beam. She praised the performances of Italy’s Alice Damato and Manila Esposito, noting their potential to inspire young gymnasts. Biles, with a record 11 Olympic medals, considered the 2024 Paris Games a fulfilling end to her Olympic career, though she remains open to competing in Los Angeles 2028 at age 31.

Controversy arose when Biles’ husband, Owens, wore her gold medal, leading to criticism online. Biles defended him vehemently, calling out critics for being disrespectful. Owens faced backlash for previous comments about not knowing who Biles was when they met, but the couple remains supportive of each other. Biles’ strong response to the criticism highlights her dedication to defending her family’s honor.