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Simone Biles takes a private jet to Arizona for the second stop of Gold Over America tour after first-day success at Oceanside

Modified Sep 19, 2024 02:57 GMT

Simone Biles took a private jet to Arizona for the second stop of the Gold Over America tour following the first day's success in Oceanside. The 11-time Olympic medalist also headlined the first edition of the tour in 2021 after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles won four medals, three golds in the all-around, team, and vault, and a silver on the floor event. She surpassed Shannon Miller in medal tally and became the most decorated gymnast in the US. Fresh off the success in the French capital, the US Olympic gymnasts, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Joscelyn Roberson, and Hezly Rivera, among others, joined the likes of Biles on the Gold Over America tour.

Male gymnasts like Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Fred Richard, and Brody Malone will also feature on the tour for the first time. The tour kicked off on September 17 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California, and will next touch down at Footprint Center, Arizona.

In a recent Instagram story, Simone Biles posted a snap of the interior of her private jet, announcing her journey to Arizona for the second tour stop.

"back to tour I go... see you soon Arizona"

Simone Biles second tour stop at Arizona; Instagram - @simonebiles

The next story featured her in a customized Gold Over America tour oversized sweatshirt, seated inside the private jet.

Simone Biles inside a private jet; Instagram - @simonebiles

The show will tour across 30 cities in the US and conclude on November 3 in Detriot, Michigan. Valerie Kondos, the popular UCLA gymnastics coach, has been welcomed as the supervising choreographer for the show.

Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, and others dance to Beyonce's Ya Ya on the first day of the GOAT

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The gymnasts took the stage at Frontwave Arena on the first day of the Gold Over America tour. A video of their performance went viral on X, where the gymnasts were seen dancing to the beats of Beyonce's 'Ya Ya' in glittery cowboy hats. The women wore denim shorts and noodle-strap tops, while the men donned vests and black pants.

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In an interview, Biles expressed pride in having such talented gymnasts with her on GOAT. She also shared that the tour will not only stage concert-like performances but also connect communities and inspire the younger generations.

"I’m so honored and excited to welcome these incredible and courageous athletes to the tour for an amazing and unforgettable journey..This tour is not only about amazing performances, but connecting with communities and building up the confidence of the next generation of athletes," said Simone Biles. (via Olympics.com)

The Olympian called the tour a 'victory lap' after Team USA's Olympic success in Paris.

"We… can’t wait to take a victory lap around the U.S."

Tickets for the tour are available on Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, StubHub, Vivid Seats, and TicketNetwork. The 2021 edition toured around 32 cities, played 34 shows, and sold 182,000 tickets.