Monday, July 30, 2012

Michelle Obama meets Serena and Venus Williams at the Olympic games

Michelle Obama hugs Venus Williams after Serena's 1st-round match
Michelle Obama has been one of the most supportive American fans in London. USA's First Lady leads the Presidential Delegation to the 2012 Olympic Games in London and not only attended the Opening Ceremony but also has been attending the Olympic competitions, such as basketball, swimming and the Olympic Tennis event.

Michelle Obama is picked up by U.S. Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova during a greet with Team USA Olympic athletes 

Michelle Obama was at the All England Tennis Club at Wimbledon to watch Serena Williams first round match against Jelena Jankovic, and met with the Williams sisters after the game.

Watching the swimming finals and medal ceremonies at the Olympic Park Aquatics Center 

First Lady during a “Let’s Move! London” event for American military children and American and British students 

Watching the USA-France men's basketball game

Hugging LeBron James following the USA vs. France

According to the White House official website, Michelle Obama is in London to meet and support the U.S. athletes competing in the games and will also attend several activities to encourage children to be active in their daily lives.

Photo credit: Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert

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