On Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama makes her way to London as Head of team U.S.A. delegation. The first lady met with athletes from team U.S.A. as she offered words of encouragement, posed for pictures and even took a swing with the tennis racket.
At a breakfast in East London near the Olympic Park, she encouraged athletes telling them "whatever happens here...you never know who you're inspiring by just being here and your hard work," she went on to remind the athletes that it's not just about the competition, but also about having a good time, "you guys look pretty focused, you should be," she said, "but take advantage - stop and look around you, try to have fun, try to breathe a little, but also win right?!" she added "in the end winning is good."
Michele Obama also visited U.S.O.C.'s training center based at the University of East London's Docklands campus, she also spoke about her campaign against child obesity and said the Olympics is a great inspiration to children all over the world to get off the coach and be active. She also spent some time at a sports carnival with as many as a 1000 children most of whom were from U.S. Military families based in Great Britain.
Later in the evening the First Lady attended a reception at the Buckingham Palace, where she shook hands with the Queen Elizabeth II, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, Prince Williams and other dignitaries.
The 2012 London Summer Olympics opened Friday. For the entire schedule see here.
