Simone Biles recently expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to perform in front of the enthusiastic crowd during her ongoing Gold Over America Tour. Following her Paris Olympics victorious streak, Biles along with other elite gymnasts, is taking the Gold Over America Tour across the nation, mesmerizing fans with their performances.
The Gold Over America Tour is a concert-like event that showcases gymnastics skills and athletics. After headlining the first edition successfully in 2021 following the 2020 Tokyo Games, the legendary gymnast has returned to lead the second edition.
Abbreviated as G.O.A.T, the tour kicked off on September 16, 2024, in Oceanside, California. The athletes recently captivated the crowd at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the 30 stops, on October 8, 2024. Following a successful night, Biles took to social media to express her gratitude for performing in front of an incredible audience.
The27-year-old shared a picture of the grand set up in Maryland, featuring her silhouette performing on a balance beam, and wrote:
"So grateful to be able to perform in front of crowds every night."
She added:
"@goldoveramericatour My heart is so full."
"To connect with and empower young girls" - Simone Biles opens up on her motivation to headline the Gold Over America Tour
Simone Biles recently expressed her motivation to kick off the Gold Over America Tour.
In an interview with Elle, Biles highlighted her desire to connect with and inspire young girls, acknowledging that not everyone can attend major gymnastics competitions. She stated that by bringing the tour directly to the audience, she aims to make gymnastics more accessible and enjoyable.
“One of the reasons I wanted to create this experience was to connect with and empower young girls,” Biles said. “Not everyone can travel to major competitions to see us, so we’re bringing gymnastics to them and we’re making it fun.”
At the 2024 Paris Games, Biles secured four medals, including three golds in the team, individual all-around, and vault events, and one silver medal in the floor event. With her latest victory, she became the most decorated American Olympic gymnast.