Published 2 years ago

Simone Biles becomes youngest Medal of Freedom recipient

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Olympian and gymnastics-great Simone Biles received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Biles is the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history, winning 32 Olympic and World Championship medals. She is an outspoken advocate on issues that are very personal to her, including mental health and children in foster care.

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The Guardian

Simone Biles becomes youngest Medal of Freedom recipient – video

Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, becomes the youngest Medal of Freedom awardee

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Jenna Ellis slams Biden for awarding Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rapinoe, Biles

‘I guess she thinks they are losers because they are not criminal witnesses’ said one critic

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe among 17 to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation's highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles and soccer player Megan Rapinoe.

2 years ago·Canada

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USA Today

Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe receive Presidential Medal of Freedom: Photos from ceremony

Olympians Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe are among the 17 recipients that received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden in 2022.

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Presidential Medal of Freedom awardees include Simone Biles, Gabby Giffords

President Biden will award 17 people, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, former Rep. Gabby Giffords and actor Denzel Washington with the United States' highest civilian honor. Follow for news updates.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS Local

Megan Rapinoe, Denzel Washington, Steve Jobs Among 17 Honored By Pres. Biden With The Medal Of Freedom

(CNN/CBS13) — President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and Gold Star father Khizr Khan.The 17 individuals are the first people Biden has awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor since taking office. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff attended the ceremony at the…

2 years ago·United States

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