Jordan Chiles’ journey at the 2024 Paris Olympics was marked by a crushing disappointment. Despite winning Olympic gold as a part of Team USA, Jordan unfortunately had to face her share of sports scrutiny. The UCLA star had earned a bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise final, but just five days later, it was taken away. The reason? A technical issue regarding the timing of her coach’s inquiry.

It was a truly heartbreaking moment, not just for Jordan Chiles but for the world at large. Things, however, weren’t glum for long. Things took a twist when Jordan made an appearance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in New York. All the glam and glitz, but Jordan stole the show. Jordan was given a gift of a lifetime. The legendary rapper Flavor Flav, giving her the respect that is due, promised her something nobody could take back. And no doubt, Flav delivered!

It was a star-studded dusk at the VMAs, but Jordan Chiles stole the limelight. Flavor Flav, standing true to his word, presented her with a unique bronze clock necklace. Flav went on to say, “I know they tried to take your medal away from you. But you know what? I got you something that they can’t take away from you.” Flavor Flav wrapped the necklace around her neck. The crown roared in approval. Jordan’s reaction?

“I was like, ‘Oh my gosh!’ There’s no way all these people are cheering for me despite things that have been happening to me these past few months,” Jordan said, reflecting on the unforgettable moment. Who wouldn’t be overwhelmed? After all the hullabaloo about the medal, this was a moment of recognition for Jordan Chiles. Jordan did not just soak up the applause; she took a step back.

Looking back, Jordan feels almost like it was maybe a serendipitous turn of things. As she herself puts it, “I really enjoyed it. Now that I’ve been able to step back and do the things that I need to do for myself to make sure I was mentally okay, seeing everything and seeing all the support has made me so much better.” In true champion style, she did not let the noise bring her down. And nothing says that better than the fact that Jordan is already on her way to her next adventure!

Yes, that’s right! Jordan Chiles has already hit the road and is on the Gold Over America Tour (GOAT). This is no ordinary adventure either. It’s a gymnastics-meets-pop spectacle full of energy, glitter, and unmatched talent. For Jordan, this is not just a tour; it is an opportunity. In her own words, “Definitely, coming to this tour, I’ve kind of been able to relax and be like, ‘OK, you know what, put that all aside. We are gonna have fun here. We are gonna just enjoy the moment and really just say thank you.’” And Flav’s gift? It was just a cherry on top. Jordan Chiles is all set to hit the road. Now, the question remains…

What lies ahead for Jordan Chiles?

For Jordan, the Gold Over America Tour is a chance to inspire, to wow, and to just have fun—something she’s more than earned. And she is doing it alongside her confidant, teammate, and gymnastics legend, Simone Biles. Jordan will be joining a lineup of stars including Jade Carey, Hezly Rivera, and even Paul Juda, Brody Malone, and Frederick Richard from the men’s squad. To add yet another layer of excitement to the mix, the choreographer is none other than the iconic Valorie Kondos Field from UCLA.

Valorie Kondos Field is no ordinary name in coaching. She is the mastermind who has carried the UCLA legacy of coaching 20 athletes to 36 NCAA individual championships. Field has also trained stars like Kyla Ross, Peng Peng Lee, and Madison Kocian! With Field joining the tour, it promises to be an exciting one. The tour schedule begins on September 16 in Oceanside, California, and runs until November 3, wrapping up in Detroit, Michigan. Jordan and his team will be covering 30 cities over the course of the tour.