Obama, Michelle Congratulate Michael Phelps On London Olympics Win

LOOK: Obamas Congratulate Michael Phelps
United States' swimmer Michael Phelps holds up a silver trophy after being honored as the most decorated Olympian at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
United States' swimmer Michael Phelps holds up a silver trophy after being honored as the most decorated Olympian at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Michelle Obama took to Twitter on Saturday night to congratulate Michael Phelps.

"Wow @MichaelPhelps! Barack & I have been cheering you on! We're so proud of you & what you've accomplished," the First Lady wrote.

The U.S. swimming champ took gold in his final Olympic race on Saturday. The win is the 18th gold and 22nd overall medal of his Olympic career.

Obama also congratulated Phelps on Tuesday night after his record-breaking victory.

Check out the tweet below.

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