Gold Over America Tour
National tour by Simone Biles | |
Location | United States |
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Venue | various — see venues |
Start date | September 21, 2021 |
End date | November 7, 2021 |
No. of shows | 35 |
Simone Biles concert chronology |
The Gold Over America Tour, also called Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour, was a 2021 gymnastics-themed touring show headlined by Simone Biles.
In late 2019, Biles announced her plans to launch an all-woman tour that would be a mixture of sports and entertainment intended to inspire the next generation of female athletes.[1] Slated to take place after the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, the tour was to mount shows in 35 cities.
Former UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi was the first cast member announced,[2] followed by other high-profile gymnasts, including 2020 Olympians Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Grace McCallum, and MyKayla Skinner;[3] and fan-favorites Morgan Hurd, Laurie Hernandez (who also provided the pre-recorded narration for the opening act), and Chellsie Memmel.[4]
The tour ultimately ran from September to November 2021, played 34 shows in 32 cities (three dates were cancelled), sold 182,000 tickets, and grossed $19.3 million.[5] One news outlet called it a "gymnastics-meets-pop-concert spectacular".[6]
A second, 30-city tour is planned for fall 2024.[7]
Cast
[edit]Name | Accomplishments |
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Simone Biles | 2016 and 2020 Olympic gymnast (4 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze), 5x World AA Champion |
Ellie Black | 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympic gymnast , 1x World medalist |
Jade Carey | 2020 Olympic Champion (floor), 4x World medalist |
Jordan Chiles | 2020 Olympic silver medalist (team) |
Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos | 2020 Olympic gymnast , 2019 European Champion |
Nia Dennis | NCAA Champion, UCLA gymnast |
Laurie Hernandez | 2016 Olympic Champion (team) and silver medalist (balance beam) |
Morgan Hurd | 2017 World Champion (AA), 5x World medalist |
Shilese Jones | 2018 Pan American Champion (team) |
Grace McCallum | 2020 Olympic silver medalist (team), 2x World medalist |
Chellsie Memmel | 2005 World Champion (AA), 2008 Olympic silver medalist (team), 6x World medalist |
Katelyn Ohashi | American Cup Champion, NCAA Champion, UCLA gymnast |
MyKayla Skinner | 2020 Olympic silver medalist (vault), 4x World medalist |
Tour dates
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Simone Biles is headed out on her 'GOAT' tour this fall". CNN. August 3, 2021.
- ^ "Simone Biles to headline post-Olympic gymnastics tour". NBC Sports. December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Simone Biles Details Recovery from 'Twisties' After Olympics and Excitement About Team USA Reunion Tour". People. August 19, 2021.
- ^ "Simone Biles and Teammates Headline Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour". Bankers Life Fieldhouse. August 19, 2021.
- ^ Frankenberg, Eric (2021-11-19). "Simone Biles Banks 'Gold Over America' With Blockbuster Arena Gymnastics Tour". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Cheer For Your Favorite Team USA Gymnasts at the Gold Over America Tour This Fall". PopSugar. August 19, 2021.
- ^ "Gold Over America Tour - Tickets". www.goldoveramericatour.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ a b "Simone Biles Sympathizes With Fans Over the Cancellation of Gold Over America Tour Shows". Essentially Sports. September 26, 2021.