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Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, 15 others

Thursday, July 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded 17 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. "On Monday, we celebrated the independence of our nation, a nation always a work in progress in creation of possibilities, the fulfillment of promises.... Read More.

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, 15 others

Thursday, July 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday will award 17 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. The medal is given to those who made "especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world... Read More.

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to McCain, Biles and more

Friday, July 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House on Friday announced the next list of recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, gun control advocate Gabrielle Giffords and actor Denzel Washington are among the 17 individuals chosen to receive the nation's highest civilian honor. The... Read More.

Denzel, Simone Biles among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

Friday, July 1 by ABC News

Denzel Washington and Simone Biles will soon have another award for their shelves. The two-time Oscar and Tony winner and the four-time Olympic gold medalist are among the 17 individuals chosen this year to receive the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The... Read More.

Simone Biles, Kamala Harris among ‘USA Today”s Women of the Year

Monday, March 28 by ABC News

USA Today announced its 2022 Women of the Year on Monday, and the list includes Vice President Kamala Harris and Olympic Gold medalist, Simone Biles. In recognizing the 64 honorees who "are strong and resilient women who have been champions of change across the country," USA Today highlighted Biles, her... Read More.

Simone Biles tweets support to Mikaela Shiffrin after she exits second Olympics event

Thursday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles, who suffered her own setbacks at last summer's Tokyo Olympics, is showing support for U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who on Tuesday suffered her second early exit from a Beijing Olympics competition. Biles tagged Shiffrin in a tweet... Read More.

Olympian Tom Daley applauds Simone Biles for prioritizing mental health: “Athletes are human beings, too”

Tuesday, February 8 by ABC News

Olympic diver Tom Daley still applauds Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from several events she was predicted to win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While many were shocked by the move, Daley understood she bowed out in order to protect herself. "It wasn't just about mental health, it was... about... Read More.

Simone Biles talks taking ‘a step back,’ withdrawing from Tokyo Olympics and more

Tuesday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time, gold medal winner Simone Biles stunned fans last year when she withdrew from the team final at the Toyko Olympics. The athlete drew praise from fans, famous friends and fellow athletes, including tennis... Read More.

“I do believe everything happens for a reason”: Simone Biles on life after withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics

Monday, February 7 by ABC News

Considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time, gold medal winner Simone Biles stunned fans last year when she withdrew from the team final at the Toyko Olympics. Biles' decision, made for mental health reasons, drew praise from fans, famous friends and fellow athletes, including tennis... Read More.

Dolly Parton, Sandra Oh, Simone Biles and America’s Teachers named ‘People’ magazine’s People of the Year

Thursday, December 2 by ABC News

People magazine is releasing four covers for its 2021 year-end wrap-up, and each hails one of its People of the Year: Dolly Parton, Killing Eve's Sandra Oh, Simone Biles and "America's Teachers" were all given the honor this year. In the issue, which hits newsstands Friday, the iconic Parton was heralded for... Read More.

Simone Biles named one of the People of the Year, ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ remake, and more

Wednesday, December 1 by ABC News

Record breaking gymnast Simone Biles is one of the People of the Year! The seven-time Olympic medal winner joins Dolly Parton, Sandra Oh from Grey’s Anatomy, and National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey, on the list of People Magazine’s 2021 People Of the Year At the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, Simone withdrew... Read More.

Simone Biles says she ‘should have quit way before’ Tokyo Olympics

Tuesday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Simone Biles, a four-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast, said she should have quit competing "way before" the Tokyo Olympics, where she had to withdraw from several events due to mental health struggles. "If you looked at everything I’ve gone through for the... Read More.

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Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, 15 others

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, 15 others

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to McCain, Biles and more

Denzel, Simone Biles among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

Simone Biles, Kamala Harris among ‘USA Today”s Women of the Year

Simone Biles tweets support to Mikaela Shiffrin after she exits second Olympics event

Olympian Tom Daley applauds Simone Biles for prioritizing mental health: “Athletes are human beings, too”

Simone Biles talks taking ‘a step back,’ withdrawing from Tokyo Olympics and more

“I do believe everything happens for a reason”: Simone Biles on life after withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics

Dolly Parton, Sandra Oh, Simone Biles and America’s Teachers named ‘People’ magazine’s People of the Year

Simone Biles named one of the People of the Year, ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ remake, and more

Simone Biles says she ‘should have quit way before’ Tokyo Olympics

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