Hug it like Beckham! First Lady and fierce soccer mom Michelle Obama joins David to help kick off London 2012

First Lady met country's top athletes at their training base in east London
Thanked them for their determination and said everyone in the US 'is rooting for you'
Looked at ease with David Beckham whom she hugged and joked with during exercise session
Will attend reception hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace and is also holding Let's Move! events
Olympic torch concluded its epic 8,000 mile journey at London's Tower Bridge after passing landmarks

As the countdown to the greatest show on earth begins, Michelle Obama met David Beckham today to help kick start the Olympics - with a quick game of football.
Proving the First Lady has that competitive edge she gave Team USA a rousing pep talk just hours ahead of the opening ceremony, urging the athletes to 'have fun - but also win'.
She met America's sports stars at their training base in east London, where she thanked them for their inspiring determination and said it was 'otherworldly' to be in London to witness them on the world stage.
With cheerleaders and a band welcoming her, Mrs Obama then hosted an exercise session as part of her 'Let's Move!' anti-obesity campaign, where she put on an affectionate and jovial display with British footballer David Beckham, who gave her tips on her soccer skills.