NEW YORK (AP) — First Lady Michelle Obama received fencing lessons from Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad and took part in passing drills with members of the U.S. women’s basketball team at an event in Times Square celebrating 100 days to the Rio Games.
With dozens of American athletes standing behind her Wednesday, Obama announced an initiative with the U.S. Olympic Committee and national governing bodies to introduce youngsters to different sports.
Obama recalled crowding around neighbors’ televisions as a child in Chicago to watch the Olympics, then going outside to create makeshift hurdles or a balance beam.