Claim: Fox News reported in late July 2024 that U.S. gymnast Simone Biles announced her first publicly disclosed pregnancy and her retirement. An online rumor claimed that Fox News reported major news about 11-time Olympic medalist and U.S. gymnast Simone Biles. Another person inquired, "I have seen in two places that Simone Biles is currently pregnant and one place denying the pregnancy. How the Simone Biles Rumor Possibly StartedIn our initial research, the oldest post promoting this rumor appeared on Facebook in late July. Online Users Shared the False Simone Biles RumorThe most popular post we located that promoted the rumor about Biles' retirement and pregnancy appeared on Facebook.

Source: Fox News August 06, 2024 11:49 UTC