When the list of recipients for the Presidential Medal of Freedom was announced, many Michael Phelps fans wanted to know if the Baltimore Bullet made the cut. They were disappointed when they found out that he was not among the 17 who were bestowed the highest civilian honor in the United States of America.The list, though, includes two world-famous athletes, Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe, who were bestowed the honor by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on July 7, 2022. The selection of the two Olympians over Phelps enraged a lot of fans on social media.Twitter rage as Michael Phelps misses out on Presidential Medal of FreedomMichael Phelps is a renowned swimmer who has won 28 Olympic medals (Image via Olympics)Michael Phelps is the best former American competitive swimmer who happens to be the most decorated Olympian ever. He has 28 Olympic medals, including 23 Gold, three Silver and two Bronze. Apart from that, he has also won numerous gold medals in the World Championships, Pan Pacific Championships and World Aquatic Championships over the years.Here are all the 17 recipients, along with their designations, who were honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom:Simone Biles – Olympian and most decorated American gymnastSimone Campbell - former Executive Director of NETWORKJulieta Garcia - first female Hispanic college president (former president of The University of Texas)Gabrielle Giffords - youngest woman ever elected to the Arizona State SenateFred Gray - one of the first black members of the Alabama State Legislature since ReconstructionSteve Jobs (posthumous) - co-founder, chief executive and chairman of Apple, Inc.Alexander Karloutsos - former Vicar General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaKhizr Khan - founder of the Constitution Literacy and National Unity CenterSandra Lindsay - New York critical care nurseJohn McCain (posthumous) - Republican nominee for president in 2008.Diane Nash - founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating CommitteeMegan Rapinoe - Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women’s World Cup championAlan Simpson - US Senator from Wyoming for 18 yearsRichard Trumka (posthumous) - president of the 12.5-million-member AFL-CIOWilma Vaught - one of the most decorated women in the history of the US militaryDenzel Washington - actor, director, and producer who has won two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, and two Golden Globes.Raul Yzaguirre – served as CEO and president of the National Council of La Raza for 30 years. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostRecognizing his excellence, Michael Phelps was recently inducted into the US Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame the previous month. He attended the ceremony with his wife and three sons on June 24, 2022. However, that did not stop his fans from fuming over his Presidential Medal of Freedom snub. Here are some of the tweets from Phelps' fans:🃏 Thimk@tim_kenney@POTUS Wait, did you give Simone Biles the medal of freedom for her work on mental health? Or for her Olympic career? Michael Phelps outdid her by far.@POTUS Wait, did you give Simone Biles the medal of freedom for her work on mental health? Or for her Olympic career? Michael Phelps outdid her by far.UrbanSurf@Friars223@neontaster Michael Phelps deserves the medal of freedom over both of them@neontaster Michael Phelps deserves the medal of freedom over both of themJim Pomirko@jpomirko@theangriestbuni Michael Phelps has 87 medals and did not kneel for the flag or quit on his team mentally and cost them, He did not get one. What the hell does them getting medals have to do with Congressional Medal of Freedom?4@theangriestbuni Michael Phelps has 87 medals and did not kneel for the flag or quit on his team mentally and cost them, He did not get one. What the hell does them getting medals have to do with Congressional Medal of Freedom?Jonny@CocktailPolitik@MachaDRed @paf_2 @thomasr1950 @AamerISmad I couldn’t do what Michael Phelps does either. Why a presidential medal of freedom for her and not one for him?@MachaDRed @paf_2 @thomasr1950 @AamerISmad I couldn’t do what Michael Phelps does either. Why a presidential medal of freedom for her and not one for him?Canadian7709@canadian7709@crimsonblu22 @ccullinan23 @oaklandDude @Papasene30 @BleacherReport Ok where is Michael phelps, the most decorated Olympian’s medal of freedom? Success deserves reward right…?@crimsonblu22 @ccullinan23 @oaklandDude @Papasene30 @BleacherReport Ok where is Michael phelps, the most decorated Olympian’s medal of freedom? Success deserves reward right…?Just a Liberal who Critically Thinks@NYTruthBot@RobynAagesen @flamascese @AamerISmad Getting the presidential medal of freedom for being an athlete is quite a low bar, don't you think? Why not give it to Michael Phelps? How about the other women that were part of the olympic team? Give one to Lebron James too then.@RobynAagesen @flamascese @AamerISmad Getting the presidential medal of freedom for being an athlete is quite a low bar, don't you think? Why not give it to Michael Phelps? How about the other women that were part of the olympic team? Give one to Lebron James too then.Matt M@whatsgngonhere@Chrislaq @JustMongoThings @nbsnyder34 @PegGluntz @DavidWohl @realDonaldTrump @TigerWoods @TheMasters Lets hand out Medal of Freedoms to Michael Phelps and Michael Jordan and Serena Williams while we're at it. We all root for them together every now and then too. Toss one to Tom Brady too! Medal of freedom for everyone!@Chrislaq @JustMongoThings @nbsnyder34 @PegGluntz @DavidWohl @realDonaldTrump @TigerWoods @TheMasters Lets hand out Medal of Freedoms to Michael Phelps and Michael Jordan and Serena Williams while we're at it. We all root for them together every now and then too. Toss one to Tom Brady too! Medal of freedom for everyone!Boulou Ledios@Californiakone#MichaelPhelps 19 medals at the Olympics the man is an icon. The president should award him the presidential medal of freedom @BrookeBCNN#MichaelPhelps 19 medals at the Olympics the man is an icon. The president should award him the presidential medal of freedom🇺🇸 @BrookeBCNNElise LoPresti@EliseLoPresti@MichaelPhelps Can I get a RT sign a petition for the West Webster Firefighters to receive the Medal of Freedom 1.usa.gov/TLIShk #WWFD@MichaelPhelps Can I get a RT sign a petition for the West Webster Firefighters to receive the Medal of Freedom 1.usa.gov/TLIShk #WWFDJoy Olinger 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 VoteBlue2022. No DMs@MountainJoy2@JoeBiden @POTUS You're choice receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom is refreshing.Isports proud for @Simone_Biles & @MeganRapione! Congratulations to EACH! NEXT round please consider @MichaelPhelps for awareness of mental health & posthumous #GeorgeCarlin for #truth!2@JoeBiden @POTUS You're choice receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom is refreshing.I❤sports proud for @Simone_Biles & @MeganRapione! Congratulations to EACH! NEXT round please consider @MichaelPhelps for awareness of mental health & posthumous #GeorgeCarlin for #truth! https://t.co/gQ8aJwGFRLUnfortunately, many of the tweets embedded above criticized Simone Biles for being the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and have compared her achievements with Michael Phelps'. Many Americans are not fond of Biles, as she withdrew her name from four events at the 2020 Summer Olympics, denying the country possible medals. Some of them failed to notice that Biles had a legitimate reason to do so, as she was suffering from mental health issues.