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DALLAS, Texas, May 14. AT the U.S. Olympic Committee media summittoday, U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama made an appearance to toutthe Let's Move! Initiative.
Not only did she speak about theprogram built to fight childhood obesity, but she was alsointroduced by U.S. swimming superstar Natalie Coughlin. USA Swimming, along with a multitude of other national governingbodies and other Olympic movement entities, are thrown their weightbehind the Let's Move! Initiative, that also includes a new website, AHealthierAmerica.org/Olympics, to help families findaffiliated sports programs in their area. "This year, 1.7 million young people will be participating inOlympic and Paralympic sports in their communities - many of themfor the very first time.
And that is so important, becausesometimes all it takes is that first lesson, or clinic, or class toget a child excited about a new sport," Obama said. "So thissummer, together with our children, we can support Team USA notjust by cheering them on, but by striving to live up to the examplethey set. In the end, some of these athletes will bring home thegold, but all of them will make our country proud, and all of themwill inspire a generation of young people to get active, to strivefor excellence, and to pursue whatever dreams they may hold intheir hearts." Obama had the full support of Coughlin, as well as USA Swimming, atthe media summit. "It was extremely important to my parents that I was active from anearly age," Coughlin said. "I started swimming competitively at age6 to make friends, be active and be healthy.
It wasn't important tomy parents that I win ribbons or trophies, but it was importantthat I was active and dedicated to something in addition to school.Not only did it feed my competitive drive and help me be healthy,but it made me a better student and a better kid. To join with theFirst Lady and spread that message is truly an honor." In conjunction with the Partnership for a Healthier America, USASwimming has pledged to enroll 530,000 new learn-to-swimparticipants in the "Make a Splash" program. Additionally, USASwimming will engage 70,000 new youth members through its localchapters. In all, USA Swimming will provide beginner programming to600,000 young people in 2012. Search For More News About: Natalie Coughlin. I am a professional writer from Timepieces, Jewelry, Eyewear, which contains a great deal of information about senco framing nailer , gardening hand tools, welcome to visit!
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