“Can’t Touch His Toes”: Michelle Obama Gave Barack Obama a Reality Check When He Hilariously Claimed to Do Tough Gymnastics Routine With Simone Biles

Simone Biles put forward an outstanding performance at the Rio Olympics games. She won four gold, one silver, and two bronze medals in the 2016 Olympic games. Because of her magnificent performance, the masses critically acclaimed her. She stunned gymnastics fans with the dominance that she established in the sport in such a short period.

The White House has a long tradition of The President inviting Olympians after the Olympic games. The cooperation, competition, and national pride displayed by the athletes at the Olympics are celebrated during this event. This tradition began in 1924 when the U.S. Olympic Boxing team visited the White House. 

Simone Biles Inspires the President

After the Rio Olympics, President Obama invited the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House. Among the athletes were legends like Simone Biles and Michael Phelps. Simone Biles was accompanied by ‘The Final Five’. ‘The Final Five’ was the name of the United States Women’s Gymnastics team that won the gold medal in artistic gymnastics.

The team consisted of gymnasts Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian, and Aly Raisman. President Obama attempted to do splits with ‘The Final Five’. President Obama put in a lot of effort and was almost successful in his attempt. While addressing all the athletes, Obama joked about doing a floor routine with Simone Biles. “I want you to know that I was going to do, like, a floor routine on the way out with Simone. But we decided it was a little too crowded,” he said, which left all the attendees in laughter. Interrupting him, his wife, Michelle Obama, gave him a reality check when he hilariously claimed to do a tough gymnastics routine by saying, “And he can’t touch his toes“.

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The President jokingly conceded that he could not touch his toes. Fans loved the cute banter between The President and his wife. This hilarious moment added to the celebration. 

Barack Obama’s speech

The President addressed the guests at the event with a great message. He spoke about the advancements of America and applauded the outstanding performances of American women at the Olympics. Obama also let the guests know they would be the last Olympians he would host at the White House.

Obama let all the people of America know that one of the reasons to be proud of the contingent is the performance of the women in that field. Moreover, it would inspire young Americans as well as generation athletes to work hard and achieve their dreams. The women’s team set an example in front of the whole world, displaying their courage, perseverance, and strength.

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