American Belizean and superstar athlete Simon Biles is among seventeen persons who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour. (VO START) The White House said that recipients include those who have “made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors”. Biles is the most decorated US gymnast in history who has spoken out about issues such as sexual abuse.
