Simone Biles barely rested on her Paris laurels for a minute, before she sprung herself into gymnastics action again. This time, it’s for 7 weeks nonstop— quite a stretch! But, is it just her love for the sport that inspires her to keep returning to the fold? Well, days before the 2024 Gold Over America Tour kickstarts its sequel from Oceanside, Biles confesses that the memo this time around is significantly different from the version that dates 3 years back!

September 2021, when the first-ever GOAT tour began, it was starting to build steam after the gymnasts returned from a not-so-successful Tokyo campaign. But this time, things are different. Mainly, the momentum after Paris is at an all-time high! So, is Biles hoping to pick up from where she left off, or is there a whole new set of agendas on her mind?

Simone Biles calls GOAT 2024 a celebration, while 2021 was a mixed bag

As per California News, Simone Biles opened up on her expectations from the 2024 GOAT tour. She remarked, “One, [being] confident and have fun watching the show and I think we do a little bit of storytelling. I know we touched on anxiety and being at a low point in life in 2021, so this is more of a celebration of how you get out of there.” Clearly, the gymnasts are entering the tour with a more relaxed mindset this time and are hoping to celebrate the spirit of the sport. Of course, while having fun!

But, inspiring the budding gymnasts and voicing their narrative is also key. “Obviously, it’s still a story to be told throughout our show. It’s not just high-flying gymnastics. We like a story so the kids can walk away gaining something. I hope they know they’re not alone and we all go through these, even as elite athletes,” Biles continued. It’s not simply about entertainment, but the team wishes to send a message to the spectators, especially the younglings. If the story of the gymnasts can motivate them, they can pat themselves on the back for a job well done!

In 2021, it was a different story for Simone Biles. After having to bow out of the Tokyo Olympics due to the ‘twisties,’ she faced a tough time, enduring fiery criticism from those who accused her of failing the country and her team. “Oh, America hates me,” she once said, expressing how deeply the negative reactions affected her. As a result, the theme for the 2021 GOAT tour carried an undertone of depicting the emotions one feels when hitting rock bottom. Now that Biles has moved past that phase, she is excitedly looking forward to the concert-style energy of the upcoming tour.

Biles is looking forward to the GOAT tour

After her triumphant performance in Paris, Simone Biles is once again hitting the road with her team—this time for the 2024 Gold Over America Tour, which promises a visual spectacle without the pressures of competition. As the tour gears up to hit 30 stops across America, Biles is eager to set the stage ablaze! Fresh from adding a handful of medals at the Paris Olympics, the celebratory energy remains strong, and Biles is already looking ahead to her next exciting chapter.

“I’m so honored and excited to welcome these incredible and courageous athletes to the tour for an amazing and unforgettable journey,” she seems thrilled to be a part of the GOAT squad. But, Simone Biles also deems it as a responsibility, one she has toward the upcoming generation of gymnasts. “This tour is not only about amazing performances, but connecting with communities and building up the confidence of the next generation of athletes. We…can’t wait to take a victory lap around the U.S. and celebrate with all the fans this fall,” she told Olympics.com.

Thus, from California to Michigan, the tour has many boxes to tick. But will it be able to live up to all the expectations? Share your thoughts below!