Sporting Spirit: How the first wives Kate Middleton & Michelle Obama fare

By Lakshmi Sankaran

The ultimate first wives, Kate Middleton and Michelle Obama boast some serious sporting skills. But who’s the better of the two?

FINE LEG

Middleton tries cricket in New Zealand. Let’s see the Sachin Tendulkars of the world do this in a red skirt and high heels, eh?

SMOKING ACE

The American volleys at the net like a pro during a charity event in 2011. All she needs is a grunt to match that struggle face.

WHITE HOT

Middleton’s table tennis prowess on display in 2012. She can coach kids on playing sports without getting a hair out of place.

HOCKEY BABE

Middleton returns to her old stomping ground — her prep school. Sprinting like a gazelle in her fancy trench coat and heels, she looks every bit the natural.

WHO’S THE BOSS?

Obama chose this ping pong moment to throw some shade at her husband. “He thinks he’s better than he really is.” Ouch!

SOCCER MOM

Obama bends it like Beckham in presence of the footballer himself. Team USA needs some Michelle magic at FIFA this year.

THAT’S A SMASH

This is how you unveil a post-pregnancy body. Put on a pair of wedges and slam that volleyball.