Olympian Simone Biles to bring 'Gold Over America' tour to Louisville's KFC Yum! Center
Simone Biles, one of the greatest gymnasts in history with 37 World Championship and Olympic medals, is bringing her "Gold Over America" tour to Louisville this fall, and tickets are about to go on sale.
Here's what we know.
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Simone Biles 'Gold Over America' tour
According to the tour website, Biles will be at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on Wednesday, Oct. 30, as part of her "Gold Over America" tour. Scheduled for 7:30 p.m., the event will feature themes of hope, strength and resilience as Biles and other cast members display "jaw-dropping athleticism and high-energy choreography."
Other cast members include Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Katelyn Ohashi, Peng-Peng Lee, Shilese Jones, Fred Richard, Mélanie Johanna De Jesus Dos Santos, Kayla Dicello, Evita Griskenas, Casimir Schmidt and more.
Simone Biles 'Gold Over America' gymnastics tour tickets Louisville
Biles and the "Gold Over America" gymnastics tour is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the KFC Yum! Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17. Click here to learn more.
What happened to Simone Biles?
Biles is kicking off her 2024 Olympic gymnastics season on May 17-18 at the U.S. Classic in Hartford, Connecticut with hopes to secure a spot in the upcoming Paris Olympics, according to Olympics.com. The U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team will be announced on June 30 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following the U.S. Championships from May 30 to June 2 in Fort Worth, Texas.
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are slated for July 26 to August 11.
She will resume her "Gold Over America" tour in September following the Paris games, beginning in Oceanside, California on Sept. 17 and concluding with Detroit on Nov. 3.
Is Simone Biles going to the 2024 Olympics?
Biles is competing for a spot on Team USA's Olympic women's gymnastics team, beginning with the U.S. Classic in Connecticut from May 17-18.
Where did Simone Biles go to college?
Biles received her college degree from an online university, called University of the People, according to Voice of America. Before the 2016 Rio Olympics, Biles had committed to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) but opted for a more flexible option due to her demanding schedule.
When is Simone Biles' birthday?
Biles was born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, according to Olympics.com.
Simone Biles documentary
"The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar" was released in 2018 and highlights Biles' challenges and trials on her road to success, according to IMDb. It's available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku and Lifetime.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Simone Biles: Olympic Gymnast brings 'Gold Over America' tour to Louisville
