When it comes to inspiring the next generation, nobody quite does it like the queen of gymnastics. Simone Biles is simply an icon. But recently, a budding icon came to Biles’s attention. And that is none other than the five-year-old Nova Davidson. She might be young, but she is already a level 4 gymnast from Virginia. And young Nova’s goal? The Olympics.

Nova recently had the world’s eyes on her when she went viral. The five-year-old’s mom posted a video of her practicing on a beam. The video ended up getting over 44 million views. The video was enough to turn heads of the greatest in gymnastics itself, so much so that the G.O.A.T. herself had to take time out of the tour to appreciate it. Who is better than the G.O.A.T. herself to encourage the Biles in the making?

As someone who began training at 6, Biles understands Nova better than anyone. That’s why, amidst the hectic GOAT schedule, she surprised Nova on “The Talk.” And the G.O.A.T. was all praises for the prodigy! She went on to say, “I’ve seen the talent that Nova has. I actually got to meet her earlier this year, so I just wanted to be a part of her TV debut.” Just imagine being so talented that the queen herself appeared for you, that too bearing gifts!

Yes, that’s right. Simone Biles did not pop up empty-handed. She had a leotard waiting for Nova. And it’s no ordinary leotard either! “The leotards are from my holiday collection. They haven’t come out just yet, but I wanted you to be the first to have them, Nova,” said Biles. She did not stop there; in the video, Simone saw a prodigy with a golden journey ahead. But the advice she had for Nova was not about winning!

Biles, when asked if she had any words of wisdom to share, said, “Just always have fun and live in the moment.” These are not just loose words as a reminder to live in the moment, something that Biles herself does. In fact, the very beginning of her journey began with having fun. In a 2021 video, she went on to say, “I just had fun, and they sent a letter home, and mom asked if I wanted to join.” Thus began Biles’ gymnastics journey, and the rest is history.

The message Biles had for Nova Davidsson was one athlete telling the other that those 12 hours a week that Nova is putting into training are also to be enjoyed. And enjoyed just as much as the highs and lows of gymnastics.

Simone’s message is rooted in experience!

There are very few as qualified as Simone Biles to talk about greatness. At 27, she has not just defied the possibilities of gymnastics; she has redefined the sport itself. And her message to Nova comes from knowing that soon enough, the trials of age shall arrive. A trial that Simone is currently facing. In a sport where longevity is a question, Simone has spent 21 years on the mat, perfecting and pushing her limits. But that vigor just turned scary for her!

The ever-so-ambitious Biles, in the trailer of her upcoming Simone Biles Rising: Part 2, spoke about her fear. “Since I’m older, my body is on a ticking time bomb,” she says candidly. It’s a strong statement rooted in vulnerability and carrying the weight of expectations. Yet, it is also the very journey that informs her message to Nova. The zeal that Biles sees in the five-year-old is not so different from her own story. But in Biles’ story, it wasn’t long before the love for the sport met with the eclipses of pressure.

However, despite it all, Biles continues to perform. Whether it be coming back from Tokyo distraught or winning three gold medals in Paris, there is no stopping or dwelling on Biles’ story. As Biles herself puts it, “Nothing sets your heart on fire like being so determined for a goal, and you have one chance at it.” That is the experience that Biles lives for, and Nova is thriving for. Simone Biles’ appearance on the show wasn’t about leotards and accolades. But a heartfelt message rooted in the sacrifices and joys of gymnastics.

Don’t let the smile of Jordan Chiles fool you. Despite what the Olympic gymnast looks like, she has a storm raging inside. Her 2024 Olympic hardware was stripped by an unexpected move by the CAS, but she’s holding the front. While Chiles keeps the country on its toes with the Gold Over America Tour, the fight against the CAS and the IOC continues. But the UCLA student’s mom thinks Jordan is capable of enduring tougher challenges.

Winning an Olympic medal is a lifelong pursuit for most athletes. And yet, to be able to hold it and then have it taken away would be a career-ending blow to the guts for most of us. But the 23-year-old is cut from a different cloth, and Gina knows it.

The Got It From My Momma podcast caught up with the Olympic team gold-winning gymnast’s mother recently to talk about how Jordan has been handling things lately. Talking about her daughter’s tough battle against mental health, Gina confessed that the rest of the family took a long time before even realizing the gymnast was struggling. “It seemed like she was fine because everything, you know, like her performance was good,” the senior Chiles said.

Subsequently, she also thanked Simone Biles for helping Jordan rise to her feet once again. “Simone is so, so very helpful in this situation,” Gina said.

“I’m getting older. 27 is a little bit old for a gymnast,” said Simone Biles during her appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show. She had been asked whether she would be participating in the LA Olympics. After her very successful Paris campaign, this seemed like a natural step for many. However, Simone revealed that while she was still young outside the gym, her body had started showing signs of age inside it. Thus, she is unsure whether she’ll return for the next competition, which is still four years down the line.

This has made the gymnastics community more eager to watch her at the currently ongoing Gold Over America Tour. Many believe that this is the last opportunity they’d have to get to see Simone Biles perform live again, as she’s unlikely to return to professional competition. This topic helped incite a lot of reactions from the members of the community in a Reddit post.

A user named Hot_Juggernaut885 uploaded a post on the gymnastics community of Reddit saying that they would like to take their daughter to the Gold Over America Tour but felt that the ticket was too expensive. The user also thought that this tour might be the last one Simone Biles embarks on and was thus very curious about it.

The user said, “I’d like to take my daughter to see the GOAT tour, but I was wondering if it’s worth $160+/ticket or $50-90/ticket.” They added, “Has anyone gone? If so, what did you spend, and did you feel it was worth it? I’m a big gymnastics fan (10 years as a gymnast), and my daughter has been doing gymnastics for 3 years now in a non-competitive fashion. I’m a big Simone Biles fan and am also wondering if this might be her last go-round.” Thus, now it was up to the members to provide their opinions.

Many users remarked that going to this tour might be the original poster’s last chance to see Simone Biles perform live. As uncertainty clouds her next Olympics appearance, the only way they can guarantee seeing her perform is the Gold Over America Tour.

Some members talked about how the show could be a huge source of enjoyment for the daughter, as she is the main age group the tour is trying to target. Others said that while the price might be on the expensive side, it is worth giving it to watch all the gymnasts perform together. Thus, they recommended the OP go watch the tour. But most of the conversations were steered around Simone Biles’ eventual retirement from the sport.

Fans discuss Gold Over America Tour possibly being Simone Biles’ last-ever live performance

One user said, “I really enjoyed it. We spent $300ish for two tickets after fees. We didn’t spend any other cash, as I’m not a merch person. I figured that it could be the last time to see Simone in person (though fingers crossed for LA28/continuing the GOAT tour), and it was worth it in that regard.” This user highlighted the fact that Simone Biles may not show up at the LA Olympics, which was why they brought the tickets. While the gymnast has not confirmed the fate of her career yet, she has dropped hints along the way.

In an interview with NESN, the gymnast remarked that the sport isn’t known for the longevity of its athletes. She then added that while the athletes are now pushing the boundaries with the right training and recovery, it’s not unnatural to ask the retirement question. However, she didn’t confirm or deny anything. The original poster to this comment replied, expressing the same sentiment.

They said, “I’m scared it will be my last opportunity to see her in person as well! I was debating waiting until the week before or day of, but, again, scared seats might sell out and I’ll miss my chance! If she’s competing in LA28, I won’t miss it!” If Simone Biles does make it to the LA Olympics, chances are that people will be fighting for tickets. This becomes evident when one takes a look at the high-profile celebrity list that was present in the stands while she was competing at the Paris Olympics.

It includes stars like Lady Gaga, Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg, Ariana Grande, and numerous others. Considering that the next Olympics is in an American city, a gymnastics event that features Simone might break some records for the stadium population. Another user talked about how they took their daughter, who loved the performance.

“I took my 10yo daughter, and she loved it. We spent about 70 a ticket and were way up high, but still could see pretty well. It is a mixture of lots of gymnastics and dance. We spent a bit on food, but that was our only extra. I am glad we went but am also glad I did not spend more.” The fact that the younger age group seems to be enjoying Simone Biles’ show is great news for the organizers.

This is because they are the main audience who were being targeted throughout the show. Through the tour, the gymnast wants to inspire the next generation to take up gymnastics and continue her legacy. If they enjoy a gymnastics-centered show at such a young age, there are chances they might take up the sport in the future.

A user said, “Already got my tickets for next week!! I’m so excited.” The GOAT squad will travel to six new cities next week. They are Boston, Baltimore, Charlotte, Sunrise, Orlando, and Duluth. With great reviews of the tour pouring in day by day, public intrigue is increasing, making them buy more and more tickets. The rumors of Simone Biles’ retirement have also helped increase the sales. Thus, the Gold Over America Tour is on the right track to become a roaring success.