Ahead of “Olympic Day,” a global commemoration of the birth of the modern Olympic Games on June 23, 2012 President Barack Obama on Friday (June 22) announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will lead the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, U.K. She'll be accompanied by the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom and five U.S. medalists, including Phoenix Suns legend/Men's Basketball gold medalist Grant Hill and Brandi Chastain, two-time gold medalist in Women's Soccer.
Women's gymnastics gold medalist Dominique Dawes, two-time women's swimming gold medalist Summer Sanders, Paralympic javelin gold medalist Gabriel Diaz de Leon, and Ambassador Louis B. Susman have also been tapped to be part of Team Obama.
“This summer I’ll be cheering on Team U.S.A. at the Olympic Games in London with this distinguished group of champions who truly represent the best of our country,” Mrs. Obama said. “Olympians and Paralympians are true American heroes and role models for all of us, especially our young people."
The Presidential Delegation will attend the Opening Ceremony on July 27, meet with members of Team USA, and use the visit to promote Mrs. Obama's Let's Move! campaign, encouraging children to get more healthy and active.
"I know that this delegation will help inspire a generation of young people to get into the Olympic spirit by getting active and healthy so they can reach their fullest potential and reach their dreams," Mrs. Obama said.
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