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Question: Name the player who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
(a) Tiger Woods
(b) Justin Thomas
(c) Dustin Johnson
(d) Tyson Gay
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
  • Tiger Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump on 6th May, 2019.
  • The Medal of Freedom was awarded for the first time in 1963; it recognizes individuals who have made an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
  • Earlier Trump has presented this award to numerous athletes, including Alan Page, Roger Staubach, and a posthumous award to Babe Ruth and Elvis Presley.
  • Mr. Woods, 43, won his first Masters in 14 years. This is his 15th major win.                                                                                                              

Abhinav Mishra

Links:

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/02/politics/tiger-woods-presidential-medal-of-freedom-trump-white-house/index.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/02/sports/tiger-woods-presidential-medal-of-freedom.html