First lady praises Olympic athletes

First lady Michelle Obama praised U.S. Olympic athletes today, telling them they will inspire countless Americans over the next two weeks.Obama cited herself as an example, recalling how she and her family watched the Olympic Games together when she was younger.
"You never know who you're inspiring -- you just never know," Obama told the athletes after landing in London. "From a family like ours on the South Side of Chicago to young athletes who are going to pick up a soccer ball or start running after watching something that you all do."
Obama will lead the U.S. delegation to tonight's Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Olympics.
The first lady hosted a Let's Move! youth exercise event in London today.
At a breakfast today honoring the U.S. team, Obama said she has the same feelings of "pride, excitement and wonder" every time the Olympics rolls around.
"Being here is otherworldly for me," Obama said. "I am still so inspired by all of you. And I'm still in awe of everything you have achieved."