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The speaker is saying she is not especially athletic in soccer or swimming. She can stay afloat, but she does not present herself as someone who enjoys or excels at laps in a pool.
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About Michelle Obama
American attorney and author
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author. She served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, during the presidency of her husband, Barack Obama. As First Lady, she was a public figure at the center of national life. She is also known for her work as an author, and her name is closely tied to that role in the public record.
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Soccer: more sayings
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