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Vasa at Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” Event

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On March 13, 2012, Vasa partnered with USA Swimming to create an interactive swim display at Michelle Obama’s mini-Olympics competition for Washington, D.C. area kids. Samantha Cameron, wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron, joined Mrs. Obama and Olympic and Paralympic athletes to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics and the “Let’s Move!” initiative.

Vasa in First Lady Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move’ mini-Olympics at a local school

Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron, wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron, check out USA Swimming's interactive Vasa Ergometer display

Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron, wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron, check out USA Swimming’s interactive Vasa Ergometer display.

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