Simone Biles Is The Youngest Person To Receive The Presidential Medal of Freedom
Written by Tariq on July 8, 2022
World-renowned gymnast Simone Biles was 1 of 16 honorees, to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Biles is the youngest person to receive the honor. Accourding to the White House, Biles was honored as a “prominent advocate for athletes’ mental health and safety, children in the foster care system, and victims of sexual assault,”. Biles was honored alongside other recipients like Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe. Actor Denzel Washington also honored, but wasn’t present for the ceremony due to a positive COVID test. Washington will be awarded his medal at a later date.
Source: MSN
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