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President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal Freedom to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles

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4 years ago

July 8, 2022

Simone Biles is breaking records once again, becoming the youngest living person ever to receive the highest civilian honour in the U.S, the Medal of Freedom

The remarkable athlete is the most decorated American gymnast of all time, scoring a whopping 32 medals over the course of her professional career.

But aside from her gymnastic abilities, Biles is also a powerful and respected activist, standing up for mental health and sexual assault.

During the ceremony, President Joe Biden said Biles has ‘unmatched power and determination”.

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