US President Barack Obama Takes a Stab

US President Barack Obama staged a homecoming-style Olympic rally at the White House on Wednesday, saying the whole country is cheering for his hometown of Chicago in its efforts to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

First Lady Michelle Obama commented, "You should have seen the president in there fencing," she said to laughter, as Obama stuck out his arm in a mock fencing move. "It was pathetic. But he passed the baton really well."

Over at the fencing demonstration, President Obama picked up a foam sword and playfully demonstrated the skill that his wife had joked about.

Daria Schneider and Time Morehouse fencing on the South Lawn of the White House
(photos from Associated Press)

First Lady Michelle Obama with Daria Schneider

US President Barack Obama with Daria Schneider