By Nandita Bose and Amy Tennery WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Gymnastics pioneer Simone Biles and twice World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe were among 17 honorees to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Thursday from Joe Biden. The highest U.S. civilian award is given to those who make an “especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” The most decorated American gymnast with a combined 32 Olympic and world championships medals, Biles performed gravity-defyin…