When Simone Biles won her first world championship in 2013, her agent asked her what she hoped to achieve in the sport of gymnastics. While Olympic medals were an obvious goal, Biles also had a special aspiration: to have her own tour in the United States. More than a decade after that moment, Biles has made that dream come true.
With the "Gold Over America Tour" (GOAT), a show that celebrates not only her career but also the love for gymnastics, the athlete aims to showcase her skills to the entire country and hopes to transmit the passion she feels for gymnastics to younger generations and future Olympic medalists.
The "Gold Over America Tour" will be Simone Biles' opportunity to showcase what she has learned throughout her career.
Since her debut in the Olympic Games, Simone Biles has accumulated 11 Olympic medals and 30 in world championships, establishing herself as the most decorated gymnast of all time. After her extraordinary performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Biles will tour 30 cities.
Alongside Biles, there will also be a cast of gymnastics stars, both female and male, to celebrate and share their passion for the sport. The "Gold Over America Tour," which begins in September and concludes in November, is not just a display of gymnastic skills, but an energetic show that mixes acrobatics with pop music.
The tour will feature gymnasts such as Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Paul Juda, who also shined in the last Olympic Games. This show aims not only to entertain but to inspire younger generations. Biles has expressed on several occasions her desire for the children attending the tour to see someone on stage with whom they can identify.
Simone Biles keeps her social commitments intact
"Sport has evolved a lot, and there really is space for everyone," Biles commented in an interview. This inclusion is one of the pillars of the tour, which focuses on values such as resilience and tenacity, themes that Biles has promoted throughout her career.
Outside of competition, Biles has also been an advocate for mental health and a key figure in sports reform to protect athletes from abuse. Her tour, in addition to showcasing her talent and that of her teammates, also aims to convey a message of support and personal growth.