AUSTIN, Texas — If you've ever wanted to see the most decorated gymnast of all time perform in person, you will soon have a chance.
Texas native Simone Biles, as well as other favorite stars of the gymnastics world, will show off their skills this fall at Moody Center as part of the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour – or GOAT. The tour will make its stop in Austin on Oct. 18.
"From the world’s stage to the GOAT stage, this incredible journey continues, and I can’t wait for fans to see what we have in store this year," Biles said. "I love creating unforgettable memories for our audiences every night on tour."
Joining Biles for the GOAT are American gymnasts Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Kayla Dicello, Evita Griskenas, Shilese Jones, Katelyn Ohashi and Fred Richard, as well as Canadian gymnast Peng-Peng Lee, French gymnast Mélanie Johanna De Jesus Dos Santos and Dutch gymnast Casimir Schmidt.
Presale for the event begins on May 15, and group tickets are available now on the GOAT website. Venue presale runs Thursday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the code VAULT, and general admission tickets go on sale Friday, May 17, at MoodyCenterATX.com.
Biles returned to gymnastics this year after a two-year break, making history at the World Championships, where she won four gold medals and added another skill – "The Biles II" (vault) – to the Code of Points.
Biles is the first woman to capture six tiles and the most decorated gymnast in history, regardless of gender. She has 37 medals overall, 23 of which are gold, and is a seven-time Olympic medalist, including four gold. She is also a three-time Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year and Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year.
Biles has also earned the rare distinction of having five skills named in her honor, "The Biles," in the beam, floor (two) and vault (two) disciplines.
