Claim: Fox News reported in late July 2024 that U.S. gymnast Simone Biles announced her first publicly disclosed pregnancy and her retirement. According to an online rumor, 11-time Olympic medalist and U.S. gymnast Simone Biles reportedly announced she is pregnant and retiring. One reader emailed Snopes in early August 2024, asking, "Is Simone Biles pregnant and retiring?" Another person inquired, "I have seen in two places that Simone Biles is currently pregnant and one place denying the pregnancy. 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 08, 2024 13:16 UTC