Michelle Obama hugs Team USA

First Lady Michelle Obama stopped by the Olympic Park Basketball Arena to watch Team USA defeat France 98-71 and then personally congratulated each U.S. player with a hug.

First Lady Michelle Obama congratulates members of Team USA after defeating France in a preliminary men's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama congratulates members of Team USA after defeating France in a preliminary men's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Kobe Bryant #10 of the USA Mens Senior National team talks to The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Kobe Bryant #10 of the USA Mens Senior National team talks to The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
First Lady Michelle Obama hugs USA's Lebron James after USA defeated France in a preliminary men's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama hugs USA's Lebron James after USA defeated France in a preliminary men's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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First Lady Michelle Obama talks with USA's Kobe Bryant after USA defeated France in a preliminary men's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama talks with USA's Kobe Bryant after USA defeated France in a preliminary men's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LeBron James #6 of the USA Mens Senior National team hugs The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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LeBron James #6 of the USA Mens Senior National team hugs The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Russell Westbrook #7 of the USA Mens Senior National team hugs The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Russell Westbrook #7 of the USA Mens Senior National team hugs The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Carmelo Anthony #15 of the USA Mens Senior National team hugs The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Carmelo Anthony #15 of the USA Mens Senior National team hugs The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
LeBron James #6 of the USA Mens Senior National team hugs The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Olympics Day 2 - Basketball
LeBron James #6 of the USA Mens Senior National team hugs The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
The First Lady Michelle Obama takes in the game between the USA Mens Senior National team against France at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The First Lady Michelle Obama takes in the game between the USA Mens Senior National team against France at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski of the USA Mens Senior National team talks to The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski of the USA Mens Senior National team talks to The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
The First Lady Michelle Obama takes in the game between the USA Mens Senior National team against France at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Olympics Day 2 - Basketball
The First Lady Michelle Obama takes in the game between the USA Mens Senior National team against France at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski of the USA Mens Senior National team talks to The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Olympics Day 2 - Basketball
Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski of the USA Mens Senior National team talks to The First Lady Michelle Obama after defeating France 98-71 at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the London Olympic Games on July 29, 2012 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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