In a conference call to the media members this afternoon (where she began by remembering the victims of the Aurora, Colorado movie massacre), First Lady Michelle Obama laid out the plans for her visit as head of the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games. ** UPDATE ** See pictures of the First Lady in London. "I am beyond proud to lead the Olympic delegation. It's a dream come true", she exclaimed. The first lady recounted watching the Olympics when she was growing up saying she "watched and cheered" for the US athletes. As head of the Olympic Delegation Mrs. Obama will get to meet first hand with 2012 US Olympic teams and athletes. She will also visit the U.S. Olympic Training Facility at University of East London. "Being an Olympian is about pushing yourself, and believing in yourself, and refusing to give up", Mrs. Obama said. The First Lady is working to turn the inspiration of the Olympic...
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