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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, President Barack Obama greets athletes…
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, President Barack Obama greets athletes during an event honoring the 2012 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 14, 2012. (P091412PS-0328)
United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams Reception 2012
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, President Barack Obama greets athletes during an event honoring the 2012 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 14, 2012. (P091412PS-0328)

United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams Reception 2012

Event TypeSports Reception
September 14, 2012
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White House reception to host members of the 2012 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams. The US Olympic athletes left the 2012 Olympic Games in London with 105 total medals, including 48 gold medals, finishing at the top of the gold and overall medal standings. The US Paralympic athletes left the 2012 Paralympic Games with 97 total medals, including 31 gold medals.
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The text of remarks given at the reception for Team USA can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Remarks by the President and the First Lady Welcoming the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams"  
A video of the reception for Team USA was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "President Obama and Mrs. Obama Honor Team USA at the White House"