Caitlin Clark meets Barack Obama at WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Caitlin Clark attended the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago on July 24, where she met former President Barack Obama. The two connected over their experiences with media scrutiny, with Clark acknowledging the pressure that comes with her rising fame as a 24-year-old athlete. Obama expressed admiration for her handling of the situation, sharing his own experiences of navigating the media spotlight. The event coincided with a schedule that includes Skills Night and the All-Star Game, which is set for July 25.
- •Clark met Obama at the Barack Obama Presidential Center.
- •They discussed the pressures of media fame.
- •Clark described the moment as memorable and significant.
- •The WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25.
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark bonds with Barack Obama at WNBA All-Star weekend over media scrutiny
"Caitlin Clark met Barack Obama at WNBA All-Star Weekend, where they bonded over the pressures of media fame.
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