Obama Declares Phelps “Greatest Olympian Ever”
President Barack Obama told record-shattering Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps that he is “the greatest Olympian ever” in a phone call today.
Michael Phelps
According to White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, Obama called Phelps to congratulate him on his 19th Olympic medal and told the Baltimore native that he is the “greatest Olympian ever” and that “We couldn’t be prouder.”
Last night the President called the gold medal winnning women’s gymnastics team and congratulated them on their victory over the world. “Michelle and have watched and decided of all the Olympians you guys amaze us the most,” he said. He had one-on-one discussions with each young woman, conveying American pride for their Olympic gold.
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