OCEANSIDE, Calif. (August 15, 2024) – The Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour (GOAT), starring Simone Biles and the best-of-the-best female and male competitors from the gymnastics world, will be leaping into 30 arenas around the U.S. this fall with a high-energy and high-flying, gymnastics-meets-pop-concert spectacle. Producers today announced new cast additions including Asher Hong, Hezly Rivera, Shane Wiskus and Yul Moldauer. They will join Biles, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Fred Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda, Joscelyn Roberson, Katelyn Ohashi, Peng-Peng Lee, Mélanie Johanna De Jesus Dos Santos, and Casimir Schmidt are set to bring their talents from the world stage to the GOAT stage to entertain audiences around the country. Stephen Nedoroscik, who was previously confirmed and announced, will no longer be part of the tour.
The Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour will visit Frontwave Arena for two shows on September 16th and 17th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase on AXS.
Produced by MagicSpace Entertainment and AEG Presents/Concerts West, the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour — or GOAT, its sublime acronym — brings an exhilarating display of jaw-dropping athletic brilliance and high-energy choreography coupled with inspirational messages of hope, strength, resilience, and determination. Every tumble, twist, and gravity-defying trick will have audiences on the edge of their seat at every performance. The tour kicks off September 16 in Oceanside, California before vaulting, tumbling, and swinging its way through the country including stops in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, and Boston before concluding in Detroit on November 3, 2024.
“I’m so honored and excited to welcome these incredible and courageous athletes to the tour for an amazing and unforgettable journey,” says Biles. “This tour is not only about amazing performances, but connecting with communities and building up the confidence of the next generation of athletes. We are so excited to be a part of the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour and can’t wait to take a victory lap around the U.S. and celebrate with all the fans this fall. I can’t wait to see you all out there.”
The creative team for the tour includes Director Mark “Swany” Swanhart and Associate Director Louanne Madorma, along with world-renowned gymnastics coach Valorie “Miss Val” Kondos Field, who serves as Supervising Choreographer for the tour.
Biles’ long-term apparel partner, Athleta, returns as the title sponsor supporting the brand’s “Find Your Movement” rally cry and mission to build confidence, strength and belonging through movement. Gold sponsors include SPIETH and GK; Spieth is the global leader in gymnastics equipment with over 190 years of tradition, innovative design and athlete-proven performance. GK is the largest gymnastics apparel brand in the world and has been crafting the best fitting apparel for more than 40 years. Supplier sponsor K18 is a biology-first haircare company with clinically proven, high-performance results that transform hair routines and lives. The sponsors represent a commitment to excellence and innovation and reflect the tour’s dedication to empowering athletes and fans alike.
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