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Simone Biles’ headliner Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour (GOAT) is back with a second edition mix of jaw-dropping stunts and high-energy choreography. With the Paris Olympics now behind us, the stage is set for some thrilling action. September marks the exciting return of the Gold Over America Tour after a three-year break, and this time it’s bigger, better, and set to give gymnastics fans a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Joining Simone Biles for the 2024 Gold Over America Tour are some stellar teammates and rising stars. Olympic gold medalists Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera will bring their dazzling skills to the stage, alongside U.S. Olympic team bronze medallists Paul Juda, Brody Malone, and Frederick Richard. With such a powerhouse lineup, the tour is set to be an unforgettable display of gymnastics brilliance.

Everything you need to know about Simone Biles’ Gold Over America Tour

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In 2019, Simone Biles dreamed up something amazing—a tour that would blend sports and entertainment to inspire the next wave of female athletes. That vision became the Gold Over America Tour, also known as Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour, which kicked off in 2021. Simone Biles headlined this unique show, and the excitement started with Katelyn Ohashi, the former UCLA gymnast, being the first cast member announced.

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But it didn’t stop there! The lineup got even more exciting with stars like Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Grace McCallum, and MyKayla Skinner from the 2020 Olympics. Plus, fan-favorites like Morgan Hurd, Laurie Hernandez (who even narrated the opening act), and Chellsie Memmel joined in. The tour was all about celebrating gymnastics and putting on a show that’s both thrilling and inspiring!

And now this second season’s lineup is dropping jaws, no joke! It’s got a stellar cast that’ll make your heart race, featuring the GOAT herself, who’s back to dazzle us all. Alongside Biles, we’ve got Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Paul Juda, bringing their A-game. Plus, we’ve got Peng-Peng Lee, Brody Malone, and Katelyn Ohashi, all set to light up the stage. Don’t miss out on Stephen Nedoroscik, Fred Richard, Joscelyn Roberson, Mélanie Johanna de Jesus dos Santos, and Casimir Schmidt, each adding their own spark to the tour. Talk about an all-star crew!

Gold Over America 2024 is hitting the road from September 16 to November 3, kicking off in Oceanside, California, and ending in Detroit, Michigan. The tour starts at the brand-new Frontwave Arena in Oceanside—this place is set to make waves as it hosts the GOAT tour’s first event and will also be home to the San Diego Sockers and the NBA G-League’s San Diego Clippers.

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Starting in Oceanside and hitting up cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Houston, this tour is set to be awesome. With tickets ranging from $81.01 (plus $21.01 in fees) to $242.03 (with $42.03 in fees), it’s a great chance to catch some top-tier gymnastics and have a blast. So, if you’re excited for a spectacular show and a fun time, grab those tickets and dive into the excitement! But what’s all the hype about? What makes this event a must-see?

What is the main purpose of the mega event?

The Gold Over America Tour is all about the “celebration” of gymnastics,” said Simone Biles. This year, it’s the only tour like it, hitting up 30 arenas across the country with high-energy, action-packed performances. It’s a killer celebration of powerhouse female athletes joining forces to show off women’s gymnastics like Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, and the Team USA “Golden Girls” to fire up the dreams of young girls everywhere. But wait, there’s even more!

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This year’s Gold Over America Tour is seriously turning things up a notch! For the first time ever, they’re bringing in male gymnasts to join the fun, and it’s going to be a total game-changer. Just imagine: Frederick Richard, Paul Juda, Brody Malone, Yul Moldauer, Shane Wiskus, and Casimir Schmidt showing off their jaw-dropping skills and cranking up the excitement!

Speaking of this move Simone Biles said, “(The men) also bring a little bit, in the best way, s** appeal. I think that’s very interesting and it brings a different type of crowd too. It’s like they can do really cool tricks with little to no effort without training and so I think it’ll be a beautiful show.”

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That’s not all! The show is also adding rhythmic gymnastics into the mix, and Biles even hinted at including “SlamBall” players—yep, basketball on trampolines. The goal? To bring as many people under the big tent as possible.

It’s going to be an epic combo of insane moves and high-energy performances that’ll have you on the edge of your seat! From inspiring young female athletes to now giving the guys their spotlight, the Gold Over America Tour has seriously leveled up. So, what do you think about this killer lineup? Are you planning to catch the show? If so, let us know where you’ll be cheering from and which city has you pumped! Drop a comment below!

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