As the 2024 Gold Over America Tour nears its end, emotions are running high on the tour bus. After a seven-day break following the Fort Worth performance, Simone Biles and her team returned to the stage on October 27th, this time in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. With the tour back in full swing, the countdown to its conclusion has already begun, making many, including the queen herself, feel the weight of the moment.

Biles didn’t set off on the GOAT tour alone. She was joined by a team of champions who, united by their love for gymnastics, became a family. The tour kicked off on September 16th, with its first performance in Oceanside, California. GOAT brought together many prominent names from the Paris Olympics, including Frederick Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda, Jade Carey, and Jordan Chiles, among others. Now, as the curtains fall at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, an impending sense of grief fills the air.

A bittersweet end awaits Biles in Michigan

Gold Over America Tour is at its coda, and its last performance is, as Biles puts it, a “save the best for last” performance. While the last performance remains inherently emotional, it is a whole lot more for Frederick Richard and Paul Juda. The two began their 2024 season together at the Paris Olympics. The two were a part of the Bronze medal USA team at the Olympics. And then, following the same, they joined the GOAT. Now, as the tour ends, it is ending in Michigan, their second home!

Both Juda and Richard are Michigan Wolverines and have been awaiting their return to the Midwest. And Biles knows the excitement of that anticipation. She even went on to say, “They are so excited to get back and start performing again for Michigan.” It is truly a perfect full-circle moment for Paul and Richards. But it is an equally sentimental moment for Simone Biles. Biles, much like her teammates, started the GOAT journey after Paris. And she did the same with her teammates and gymnastics family!

Now, as the time has come for Biles to say goodbye, things are getting harder. Talking about the final performance that awaits, she said, “You know, it’s all about the touring schedule. I will say save the best for last because the last show is always so emotional because we’ve done this for a bit of time now with each other. We’re going to miss each other. We’re going to miss being on tour. It’s such a blessing.” The GOAT team has crossed the borders of simply being teammates and developed a sense of camaraderie.

This connection became evident through the behind-the-scenes glimpses from GOAT. From grand birthday celebrations for teammates to GOAT yoga sessions with Biles’ Olympic team, the tour has been more than just a spectacle; it has been a journey of bonding with the sport and the team—not only for those on the tour but also for the fans following it. GOAT isn’t over just yet, though. Gold Over America will make its way to Indianapolis on October 29, then to Louisville on October 30, with final stops in Greensboro on November 1, Cincinnati on November 2, and Detroit for the grand finale. As Simone Biles brings one adventure to a close, she sets the stage for the next.

Closing in style while Biles continues Rising!

GOAT might be over, but the curtains have just gone up for Rising Part 2. Amidst the hectic schedule that has spanned over 3 months, Biles has done many things, including birthday parties and even launching her own restaurant ‘Taste of Gold.’ While all this remains great, there is one moment that it cannot beat. Simone Biles had a grand premiere for the second part of her anticipated docuseries.

The premiere happened at Los Angeles’ historic Egyptian Theatre. Part 2 takes the audience on the journey that follows Tokyo 2020. The new episodes, which were released on October 25, focus on her comeback in Paris. In the show, Biles goes on to say, “The goal is to win the Olympics. And then after that, we’ll see.” Well, after that, she dove into multiple ventures and GOAT, of course. Yet, she shows absolutely no signs of stopping. So what’s next for Biles? Guess the world will have to wait and see what happens after Detroit.

It’s hard to believe it’s already been three months since the Paris Olympics kicked off, right? That’s where we saw Simone Biles snag three golds and a silver! Now, she’s on the Gold Over America Tour, taking that Olympic excitement coast-to-coast with her teammates. The tour has been running since early September, and the big finale is set for Detroit on November 3rd. But here’s what everyone’s wondering: what happens after the tour ends? Will she finally get a chance to catch up with her husband, Jonathan Owens?

It’s going to be tricky! Jonathan, who plays for the Chicago Bears, has a big game lined up against the Detroit Lions on November 28th. Between her post-Olympic commitments and his NFL season, these two have had a tough time syncing up. It makes you wonder if they’ll get the break they’ve both earned or if this busy schedule will keep them juggling life on the go. Well, recently Simone Biles shared a view on it on YouTube.

The realities of life as Jonathan Owens’ wife, Simone Biles reveal all!

In a recent interview with Click On Detroit titled, “Simone Biles Leads ‘Gold Over America Tour’ in Detroit,” the host asked if she would be attending the Lions-Bears matchup on November 28 to root for her husband, Jonathan Owens, who plays for the Bears. Biles’ answer was thoughtful yet uncertain. “We’ll have to see since it is Thanksgiving,” she said.

Biles added, “Usually, some of the wives, we stay home because they get on a flight right after that game, so we’re usually back home waiting for them. Because if not, we don’t know when we’ll be able to get home and spend that holiday with them.”

Her response shows the realities of her life as the wife of a professional athlete. While fans would love to see her in the stands cheering on Jonathan, Biles faces a delicate balance between supporting her husband’s career and cherishing rare moments together. Well, just a few days back, Simone Biles really made the most of her husband Jonathan Owens’ Bye Week from the NFL by bringing him along on her Gold Over America Tour.

This heart-stopping moment had Biles on the edge of her seat!

On October 24, she shared some adorable moments on Instagram, captioning her post, “Bye week — bae comes on tour.” It’s clear that the seven-time Olympic gold medalist enjoyed every second of their time together as they traveled across the country for her performances. The photos really capture their fun vibe.

They were seen enjoying an arcade, shopping while holding hands, and even cuddling during car rides. One standout shot shows Owens posing in front of a “GOAT” sign, which is not only a nod to the name of Biles’ tour but also to her well-earned title as the Greatest of All Time. Plus, there’s a cute video of Owens trying out the parallel bars at a gym, which adds a fun twist to the mix as he shows off his skills alongside a fellow gymnast.

Biles shared even more sweet moments from their time in Austin, Texas, where Owens joined her for a tour stop with other Team USA gymnasts like Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey. From brunch dates to a night out with friends, they were clearly enjoying each other’s company. Biles even joked about adding Owens to the gymnastics tour cast! Their connection was especially heartwarming when he surprised her with a gorgeous heart-shaped bouquet of 26 roses during a stop in Milwaukee, and she couldn’t help but share the moment with her followers, calling it “THE BEST SURPRISE.” Even from afar, Simone continues to be her husband’s biggest cheerleader, always finding ways to support him and celebrate his achievements.

Even back in September,  Jonathan Owens’ debut game with the Bears was a moment to remember, especially since his wife, Simone Biles, was on her Gold Over America Tour but still cheering for him from afar. In a heart-stopping moment that almost gave her a “heart attack,” Owens made an incredible play that turned the game around.

The Bears were struggling, trailing 17-3 early in the third quarter with rookie Caleb Williams at quarterback. But everything changed when the defense forced a Titans punt. Defensive lineman Daniel Hardy managed to block the kick, and Owens swooped in to grab the loose ball, sprinting 21 yards for a touchdown. The crowd at Soldier Field went wild, and Biles, watching from the stands, couldn’t contain her excitement. That moment sparked a comeback for the Bears, leading to a 24-17 victory. It’s lovely to see how they support each other in both their careers and personal lives!

Biles and her siblings spent years in foster care as her mother suffered from drug and alcohol addiction. She and her younger sister were adopted by their maternal grandparents when Biles was 6. Years later, when Biles was looking to help children with backgrounds similar to hers, her agent found Friends of the Children.

“I’ve always been passionate about foster care because I know exactly what these kids have gone through and what they go through,” Biles told the LA Times.

Biles has been open about her time in foster care and being adopted, though she said she’s felt more strongly about the importance of speaking out about her past as she’s gotten older. She’s also tried to be available for questions from kids in foster care to act as a resource and inspiration.

Biles has even shared intimate details of her childhood, including not being able to receive proper food while living with her biological mother. Concerned neighbours spoke to social workers, eventually landing the siblings in foster care.

“Growing up, me and my siblings were so focused on food because we didn’t have a lot of food. I remember there was this cat around the house and I’d be so hungry. They would feed this cat and I’m like, ‘Where the heck is my food?'” she shared on Facebook.

The Olympic champion said she is who she is today because of foster care, and she hopes that children in the system know that they can do anything too.

“Sometimes the statistics can be against you, but having someone like me advocate for these kids and knowing that I went through some of the same situations that they went through and came out on top really inspires them,” she told USA Today Sports.

While the gymnast’s schedule does not allow her to serve as a mentor right now, she says her role is “to be a voice for the voiceless and just to advocate for these kids and for the organisation, put their name out there and grow their chapters.”

During the gala, Biles was presented with a custom gold and sapphire necklace with the Friends of the Children ’s logo in appreciation for her work in helping empower children facing foster care and poverty.

Biles was on hand to attend the special premiere event, which included a question and answer session with the artistic gymnastics GOAT.

“Simone Biles Rising” fans rejoice.

Part 2 of one of Netflix’s most popular sports documentaries which has received the most likes currently, comprised of its third and fourth episodes, will launch on the platform on Friday (25 October).

To celebrate, a special premiere event was held for guests including the greatest artistic gymnast of all time herself on Wednesday at Los Angeles’ The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood.

Since winning three golds and a silver at Paris 2024, capping a stunning comeback from the ‘twisties’ she suffered at Tokyo 2020 which were documented in the series’ first two episodes, Biles has been headlining the Gold Over America Tour and taking time to support husband Jonathan Owens playing in the NFL.

But on Wednesday, she headed to Hollywood to watch the world premiere of the third and fourth episodes of the documentary, which followed her in the French capital earlier this summer.

Biles also took part in a question-and-answer session on stage at the theatre alongside series director Katie Walsh.

Also in attendance were Biles’s coach, Cecile Landi; her family including sister Adria and parents Ron and Nellie; fellow Olympians Casimir Schmidt, Nastia Liukin and Adam Rippon; and other members of the Gold Over America Tour.

You can watch Part 2 of Simone Biles Rising on Netflix from Friday 25 October.

• IOC and Netflix collaborate to launch three Olympian-led documentary series for Paris 2024

The second season of Netflix’s Simone Biles: RISING is upon us and the GOAT is excited to share more seminal moments of her career with the fans. The first season showed how Simone’s family stood by her during her tribulation in Tokyo. And now, the second season is expected to document how the Biles family never fails to show up when one of them needs some backing up.

At the premier of the second season of the Netflix docu-series, Access Hollywood caught up with the Biles family members to talk about what should the fans expect from the show. When the interviewer asked Nellie Biles about the performance of the family for the show, she candidly said, “I think I did a great job,” and her two daughters Simone and Adria couldn’t hold back their laughter at the response.

But the 7x Olympic gold medalist thinks it’s exactly this kind of sporting mentality that makes the documentary all the more entertaining. “I think everyone stayed true to their authentic self, especially with all the cameras around,” Simone said with a beaming smile as Nellie, Adria, and Ronald encircled her. Noting how the family loves to bond of silly quirks, the Houston native said, “can’t be mad at it, it’s the Biles fam.“

SIMONE BILES sent her husband a cryptic message after taking a break from her post-Olympic tour.

The Team USA star took home three stunning gold medals at the Paris 2024 Games.

And she is now showing off her talent across America on a tour of the country with her gymnast team-mates Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera.

But this week she is enjoying some time off from hitting the road, returning to her home state of Texas.

Biles spent time with her niece Ronni, 2, who has been dubbed “Baby Biles”.

Dressed in a Team USA leotard, she took to the family-owned gym in Spring and was seen climbing mats and jumping into foam pits.

Meanwhile, Biles and her hubby Jonathan Owens have been enjoying a well-earned break in Texas.

With the Chicago Bears star on a bye week, they have spending quality time together in Houston.

Biles posted a snap of them holding hands alongside the caption: “When hubby comes on tour”.

And she posted another of them in bed together, writing: “Waking up next to you.”

The loved-up photos have fans wondering if they will soon have their own “Baby Biles”.

She has previously stated that” both have “we both have goals we would like to achieve before starting a family.”

The greatness of Simone Biles needs no introduction, as most already know about it. She has left no stone unturned throughout her career to prove that she is the greatest of all time. However, most know about Simone’s achievements and the enigma she is rather than the person herself.

This is why the first season of the Netflix documentary Simone Biles Rising became so popular. It showed the gymnast recovering from the Tokyo Olympics debacle as she prepared to make a comeback in Paris. But while she kept a confident exterior for most of the series, director Katie Walsh understood and empathized with the things she was going through. After all, the criticism that came her way post-Tokyo was not easy to handle.

Thus, when Katie was set to shoot the series, she must have had a goal in her mind. Every filmmaker does that as they decide how to portray their subject. Katie Walsh also had an aim before filming. To take the character that is Simone Biles, a legendary gymnast, and make people understand her better. This is because she felt that it was tough to empathize with her, as she really is the best in the world in her field.

Talking to Fox News, she said, “I think the end goal is to relate to her, and when you see someone of her caliber competing and succeeding in the way that she does, it’s hard to connect with that because there’s nobody else that can do it. She’s all on her own in that category.” Walsh added, “But I think when you’re watching the film, you get a better understanding of the person and the human, not the superhuman. And, once you get to know her a little bit, you realize that she is normal in many ways.”

Katie also talked about how she enjoyed filming Simone throughout her journey to the Paris Olympics, describing it as awesome. After that, she talked about how her relationship with the gymnast is really great. According to Katie, Simone Biles could be herself with her without any hesitation.

This is how she got access to key moments in the competition. For example, the director was present when Simone was in the hotel room just before entering the competition and could feel the tension in the surroundings. All of these elements combined made the documentary successful in its first season and could potentially do it again in the second.

Another thing Katie Walsh tackled was how people expected Simone Biles to win four gold medals and instead she could win only three. While this is obviously a monumental achievement, some people still expressed disappointment. However, Katie does not feel so.

Katie Walsh denies any disappointment from Simone Biles’ performance at the Paris Olympics

As Katie Walsh had followed Simone throughout her Olympic journey, she is aware of a lot more about the things going on behind the scenes than the general public. Thus, in the same interview with Fox News, she was asked whether Simone expressed any disappointment in not winning four gold medals. The gymnast was also expected to win the gold in the floor exercise, where she had to settle for the silver instead as Rebeca Andrade finished first.

However, Simone Biles herself never wanted to win four gold medals. According to Katie, her main concentration was on the team and the all-around event where she managed to win the gold. “So I don’t think there was even an iota of disappointment in her medal count,” said Katie. Thus, Simone seemed satisfied with three gold medals and one silver, which definitely completed her comeback from the Tokyo Olympics debacle. Therefore, it seems that season two of the documentary might have a very happy ending as the protagonist is successful in her journey.

US gymnastics icon Simone Biles has been named as the world’s most marketable athlete for 2024.

The most decorated gymnast in history leaps back to the top of the rankings in SportsPro’s annual list of the world’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes (50MM) for a second time, having last been named number one in 2021.

It means Biles becomes only the third athlete in 50MM history to take top spot on two occasions, joining soccer stars Lionel Messi and Neymar, and is the first woman to do so.

Behind Biles in second place is Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Junior, who placed just ahead of LeBron James after the basketball legend dropped one place from the 2023 standings. Caitlin Clark debuts on the list at number four, marking the latest achievement in a stellar year for the Indiana Fever sensation. Last year’s number one Lionel Messi slips to fifth.

50MM 2024 features 28 male athletes and 22 female athletes, with the top ten having a 50-50 gender split. 17-year-old Spanish soccer wonderkid Lamine Yamal’s first entry on the list makes him the most marketable teenager at number 41. At 39 years old, LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are the oldest in the top 50.

Soccer and basketball are way out in front in terms of athlete representation, with 15 and 11 apiece, while rugby returns to the rankings thanks to US Olympian Ilona Maher’s placing at number eight. Athletes from the National Football League (NFL), cricket, swimming, tennis, alpine skiing, track and field are also represented this year.

All told, athletes from 18 countries feature on the list, with the US accounting for 42 per cent and 21 of the top 50 having competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With six players featuring in the list, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has more athletes in this year’s lineup than any other league.

Last year’s number four Giannis Antetokounmpo falls out of the top 50, as do the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Alphonso Davies and Emma Raducanu.

This year’s ranking from SportsPro has once again been compiled in partnership with consulting firm NorthStar Solutions Group, which has developed an enhanced methodology and multi-faceted evaluation model to deliver the most comprehensive assessment of athlete marketability ever undertaken.

NorthStar used a comprehensive three-pillar scoring system to determine each athlete’s marketability:

1. Brand Strength – evaluating an athlete’s global presence and brand affinity.

2. Total Addressable Market – assessing the reach and engagement potential of the athlete’s fan base.

3. Economics – reflecting the athlete’s impact on people, profit, and the planet, emphasising their influence in the realm of social responsibility.

Each athlete’s marketability score was derived from 16 qualitative and quantitative drivers, weighted and analysed using proprietary mathematical and statistical formulas that pulled data from multiple primary and secondary sources.

“As the sports industry’s definitive annual ranking of athlete marketability, our 50MM list is a yearly benchmark that provides fascinating insights into how the planet’s top sports stars are developing their personal brands and business interests in any given year,” said Michael Long, SportsPro’s editorial director.

“As ever, the 2024 list is a mix of household names and breakthrough stars, all of whom have captivated audiences on the field of play while using their respective platforms to deliver value to their commercial partners and drive awareness of important social causes.

“For rights holders, agencies and brands – and indeed anyone with an interest in sports marketing – there is no better reference point to objectively measure the true commercial value of global athletes than 50MM.”

Chris Collins, president and chief executive of NorthStar Solutions Group, said: “At NorthStar Solutions Group, we are proud to provide the sports industry with the most comprehensive and forward-thinking analysis of athlete marketability.

“Our enhanced evaluation methodology, applied in partnership with SportsPro, demonstrates not just the commercial potential of these athletes but also their influence in driving positive change in society. Simone Biles exemplifies this impact, making her a fitting leader for the 2024 list.”

To view the full list of the World’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes, visit 50mm.sportspromedia.com.

SportsPro’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes 2024 – the top ten:

1. Simone Biles
2. Vinicius Junior
3. LeBron James
4. Caitlin Clark
5. Lionel Messi
6. Rebeca Andrade
7. Kylian Mbappe
8. Ilona Maher
9. Cristiano Ronaldo
10. Katie Ledecky