Traveling together is often the best way to get to know someone. And if you’re bunking beds for two whole months together, while also performing together every week all over the country, the bond will only be even stronger. While Simone Biles is obviously feeling the blues with the Gold Over America Tour coming to an end, the 7x Olympic champ also can’t stop being grateful for the whole experience.

Led by the 27-year-old, Team USA’s stars hit the road just days after the 2024 Olympics for the second edition of the pop-styled gymnastics show. Now that the dust has settled, the GOAT of gymnastics once again had to share her note of appreciation with her enigmatic colleagues.

In her Instagram story on November 18, Biles gave thanks to the people who made the Gold Over America Tour a reality after a gap of three years. Sharing her original IG post, Simone wrote, “Thank you @magicspace_entertainment for believing in my wildest dreams and making them a reality.” Noting how the gymnasts would find it difficult to bring more exposure to the sport without the organizers’ support, Biles gushed, “much love y’all.” In her original post, Biles also nodded her hat at the fans who never failed to fill up the venues that the touring band of gymnasts visited over the past couple of months.

“Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this journey after the success we had in Paris,” wrote Simone in her social media update from November 18. Mentioning how the athletes made tons of memories together while on tour, she went on to express her gratitude to the gymnastics connoisseurs for doing their part in helping her to continue doing what she loves.

It’s been a rollercoaster of a ride for Simone Biles ever since the 2024 Paris Olympics ended. Traveling the country with her Team USA mats for the second edition of the Gold Over America Tour and doing shows across the nation has been a grueling but fulfilling experience for the gymnastics GOAT. Naturally, she was feeling the blues when the 30-show-long tour finally ended. But thankfully, some people can help her smile even during her sadness.

In her Instagram story from November 11, Biles wished her “twin” a happy birthday and seemed to be in good spirits. In her latest social media update, the Houston native was seen grooving with her WCC buddy Zoe Miller, a two-time Pan American Games gold medalist. On Monday, Miller turned 19 and now stands on the verge of her teenage years. Understandably, Biles felt somewhat upset at her gymnastics successor’s growing up.

“Stop growing up…my heart,” wrote Biles in her IG story with a sad-looking emoji, capturing her feelings on the matter. Although Miller is much younger than Simone, the two have quite some time together at the gym owned by the Olympic gold medalist’s parents. Their reunion happened after a long time, and Biles marked the occasion by noting that the “double trouble is back.” Before this year’s Winter Cup, Miller sustained a severe shoulder injury, that prompted her to bid goodbye to elite gymnastics. Naturally, Biles elation at being at Zoe’s side to celebrate te latter’s birthday isn’t unjustified. However, Biles’ recent days have been a streak of heartbreak nonetheless.

A bumpy ride for Simone Biles

The recent Presidential election of the USA was one of the biggest reasons behind Biles’ frowns in the past few days. As the entire nation waited with batted breath to see who will be taking charge of things at the White House for the next four years, Biles pledged her support to Kamala Harris on social media, making it clear that she won’t be one to lend support to Donald Trump. While her wishes didn’t pan out, Biles made a last ditch plea to the exiting POTUS Joe Biden to do something titular before leaving his office.

Simone Biles’ post-Olympic journey in 2024 took her from the podium in Paris straight to the hearts of fans across America. With the Gold Over America Tour planned right after the Olympics. In September, started a unique adventure for Biles and her gold-winning teammates.

And after weeks of bringing a fusion of gymnastics and vibrant storytelling to cities across the nation, the team reached its final day. This pop concert-style show, however, was more than a performance! It became a memory-packed journey for the team, who were nothing less than one big family. And it left even the G.O.A.T herself deeply moved.

Now, days after the tour’s grand finale in Detroit, Biles is not yet out of the GOAT hangover. The Olympic star probably has had a jam-packed week; however, she chose to reflect on the unforgettable experience and the emotional highs and lows she went through for the last few weeks. Simone took to her Instagram and posted a story sharing a selfie of her making a face and captioned the story, “Welp, what a tough week… lots of feelings, but I’m gonna share some recent happies from the tour.”

For the two months of the tour, Biles and her fellow gymnasts became more than just teammates. They became one large family. Performing over 30 shows, they shared endless laughs, inside jokes, and powerful performances that celebrated their skills and togetherness. Through her Instagram stories, she chose to convey her love to her teammates.

She started by posting a story with her young teammate Joscelyn Roberson, who has always idolized Biles. They both also shared a beautiful moment together recently that took over the internet. Biles also posted a picture with Jade Carey, and the two Olympians were shining bright as they smiled and hugged each other, posing for the picture. The thread of memories continued on her stories, and she posed with the other cast members of GOAT.

Biles posed with the youngest American Olympian, Hezly Rivera, who bagged her first Olympic gold at just 16 years old. The Olympian was also spotted having a good time with team members Melanie de Jesus Santos, Shane Wiskus, and Yul Moldauer. In the series of pictures, Biles particularly posted a collage of four pictures. There, the men of the team were spotted with ponies tied on top of their heads. And guess what? The hair stylist was none other than the GOAT herself. Simone captioned the story, “Pony boys, if you need a ponytail, hit me up.”

Simone shared a few more pictures, and one of them even had her posing with her father Ronald Biles, who has always been her pillar of support alongside her mother Nellie. She concluded the thread with a heartwarming group photo and an image of her posing with her besties and favorites, none other than Jordan Chiles and Joscelyn Roberson. However, as Biles did admit, behind the sparkle and smiles, everything was not that easy.

The gymnast is using her platform to encourage others to find joy and confidence in movement.

Simone Biles has been nonstop this past year. She went from spring training to summer competition to the Olympics without so much as a chance to catch her breath. And almost immediately after the Paris Games ended, the 27-year-old was off again.

Over the course of the past two months, she has been traveling around the country with a band of fellow professional gymnasts, performing energetic artistic shows for sold out crowds. The experience has given Biles the chance to take a step back and reflect after a meaningful trip to Paris. Performing week after week in shows that, thankfully, bring “no stress” for the star has been nothing but enjoyable. “We’re having so much fun connecting, making memories that will last a lifetime, and cherishing what we did in Paris,” she recently told Harper’s BAZAAR.

In the course of reflecting on her third Games—during which the athlete added three gold medals and one silver to her impressive hardware collection—Biles has come to appreciate the timing of the 2024 Olympics, in particular. This year, women’s sports across the board have seen a tremendous boost in viewership. Many women’s sporting events achieved historic numbers throughout the 2024 season, evidencing the notion that women’s sports are having a moment.

Sharing six Paris Olympics gold medals between them, Gabby Thomas and Simone Biles were some of Team USA’s most successful athletes at this year’s Summer Games. So sports fans were delighted to spot Biles and Thomas supporting Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fevers against their clash with the Connecticut Sun in late August. Now months after their meeting, Thomas has divulged the details of her inspiring evening with the GOAT.

“I’ve always been a Simone fan… even more so after Tokyo,” revealed Thomas. The gymnastics icon’s bid to speak out about her mental health at Tokyo 2020 and advocate for fair treatment of athletes inspired Thomas in 2021. However, meeting the seven-time Olympic gold medalist in person was an even better experience for the track star.

Thomas revealed that she and Simone Biles could meet to show their support for the WNBA thanks to a common sponsor. While she didn’t name the sponsor, they provided the 27-year-old with an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. “I had to chat with her,” said the five-time Olympic medalist. As the duo chatted, Thomas recalled gleaning some important lessons from Simone Biles.

“She shared with me how to advocate for myself, how it’s okay to say no, how I should be proud of my bronzes and silvers, not to let people forget, that’s part of the journey,” Thomas said during her appearance on Ali on the Run. What surprised Thomas was how much wiser beyond her years Biles sounded. “She just had so much wisdom to share,” said the 200m specialist.

As the 2024 SportsPro rankings are unveiled, Biles solidifies her status as the pinnacle of commercial value in sports

In a stunning display of market prowess, Simone Biles has once again claimed her position as the world’s most commercially valuable athlete, leaving renowned stars like Lionel Messi and Vinicius Junior in her wake. With an impressive score of 96.16 out of 100, Biles cements her legacy as a powerhouse in sports marketing.

Vinicius Jr and Messi: The challengers

Following Biles, Brazilian sensation Vinicius Junior secured the second spot with a strong 91.52, while football legend Lionel Messi has slipped to fifth place with 89.67. Biles’s dominance highlights a remarkable shift in the commercial landscape, showcasing the rising influence of female athletes.

Also making headlines is Caitlin Clark, who debuts in fourth place with a commendable 90.26. Her rapid ascent signals a new era for women in sports, challenging the long-standing male-dominated narratives.

A balanced representation in rankings

The 2024 rankings reveal a noteworthy gender balance, featuring 28 male and 22 female athletes. This shift emphasizes the increasing recognition and value of female athletes in the commercial arena.

The rankings are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of brand strength, market potential, and economic impact, offering insights into each athlete’s commercial worth.

With the sports sponsorship market projected to soar to $102 billion by 2030, brands are keen to align themselves with top athletes, making this year’s rankings more crucial than ever. As the full list of the top ten most marketable athletes of 2024 is revealed, the spotlight remains firmly on Simone Biles as she continues to redefine what it means to be a leading force in sports marketing.

As if getting a special gift from your boyfriend who just returned from a successful European campaign was enough! Just moments after revealing the surprise she received from Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles had another major news to share with her fans, and this time, the achievement came as a nod to the struggles she went through in her life.

In her recent Instagram story, the Olympian shared the major milestone the recently released documentary Simone Biles: Rising has achieved. Revealing that the Netflix show has bagged a Best Sports Documentary nomination at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards, Biles also expressed her elation over it. “My jaw just dropped,” her jubilation is understandable, and the 7x Olympic gold medalist doesn’t even try to hide her ecstatic feeling.

Biles shared an Instagram post by Katie Walsh, the director of the Netflix docu-series, which broke the news first. “So honored to be nominated for TWO @criticschoice documentary awards and in company with an amazing collection of films!” the film director wrote in her post. Obviously, the gymnast couldn’t hold back on her happiness, especially considering that the show only has one season till now.

And in her social media update, Biles also pointed it out, noting how special it feels for her as well. “So grateful & blessed,” the Houston native remarked in her IG story from today. Her latest milestone will surely give Simone something to gloat about as she travels across the country with her Gold Over America Tour squad helping the sport to gain more exposure. While Jonathan Owens’ wife is justifiably having a hard time holding back on her emotions, the triumph of the Netflix documentary will once again reaffirm the faith Walsh has in the gymnast’s prowess, and how she commends the struggles Biles has gone through.

Walsh’s admiration of Simone Biles bolstered

While the 27-year-old gymnastics GOAT’s performance in Paris for the 33rd Olympic Games was emphatic, it was even sweeter for those who remembered how things transpired in Tokyo three years ago. Biles’ run-in with the twisties caused her to lose her focus and she pulled out of the final. While her coach and family stood by her decision the fans’ view of it wasn’t the same. They were quick to slam Simone as a quitter, claiming that leaving her teammates to fend for themselves in the final wasn’t a very nice move. The collective clamor sent the WCC gymnastics into a hiatus, only to return after a couple of years and reinstate herself as the greatest star of the sport that there ever was.

Returning after three long years, the Gold Over America Tour is mesmerizing fans across the USA. Led by the enigmatic Simone Biles, the pop-styled show is showcasing the best of the sport in all its glory. However, the daunting pressure to keep the followers entertained doesn’t mean the squad can’t have fun on the road.

The GOAT gymnasts have been showing off their skills in the best way possible in the best venues across the country. Along with providing a thrilling experience to the fans, it is also proving to be a great time for the stars to bond. And now, as another BTS clip surfaces from the Biles & Co. camp, fans can’t help but affirm the Texan’s elite status once again.

Simone’s colleague Ian Gunther recently shared a clip on Instagram highlighting how the GOAT gymnasts keep pushing each other to a greater standard. The social media post from October 8 shows Gunther, Biles, Joscely Roberson, and others trying their hands at a standing 1-and-a-1/2. While all others make a list of mistakes during the attempt, the 7x Olympic gold medalist executes the move with precision.

In the clip, it can be seen only Biles manages to land the move, while Yul Moldauer, Roberson, Gunther, and Casimir Schmidt all fail to do so. After her success, Simone noted that she wanted to take things further and claimed that she would like to try out the move on the beam as well. “I’m just a girl,” she jays jubilantly afterward.

Naturally, fans were delighted to see Biles doing what she does best: prove her superiority at every chance she gets. Claudio, like many of us, is stunned at how gracefully Simone can pull off even the most demanding skills with ease. “The girl is a freak of nature,” said the fan in the comments, hailing her as a true once-in-a-generation talent, and others vehemently agreed.

he gymnastics community is once again bowled over by Simone Biles

“She the goat for a reason!!” proclaimed Kyla and Biles’ stats would confirm her statement. With 30 Olympic and World Championships gold medals to her name, Simone would still be the best American gymnast even if she didn’t compete at the 2024 Paris Games. With her triumphs in Paris, she has sealed herself as the best in the world, and Kyla’s comment reflects the sentiment of the community in general.

The Houston native has five skills named after her, a rare milestone for any gymnast. And now, as she expressed her wish to attempt the standing one-and-a-half on the beam, fans can’t help but speculate if a sixth Biles skill is on its way. “Omg ON BEAM! Could be the next Biles skill!” exclaimed another fan, and we’re just as excited to know for ourselves! “i think i would have an actual heart attack if she did that on beam,” said Georgie, noting how difficult the move looked on the mat.