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Athlete
Allyson Felix
Famoose for
Winning eleven Olympic medals across a long sprinting career.
200m gold · 400m world title
- Born
- 18 November 1985
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, United States
More people
Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix is an American sprinter whose achievements span the 200m, 400m and relays.
Early life
Los Angeles
Grew up in a family involved in education.
School running
Became an outstanding sprinter as a teenager.
Career
- 2004
Olympic debut
Won 200m silver in Athens.
- 2000s–2010s
Global titles
Developed into a leading sprint champion.
- 2020s
Later career
Added Olympic medals after becoming a mother.
Achievements
200m gold
Won the Olympic individual title.
400m world title
Expanded her individual championship range.
Tokyo medals
Brought her Olympic total to eleven.
Beyond athletics
Maternity rights
Campaigned for stronger protections for sponsored athletes.
Business
Co-founded the footwear company Saysh.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil. CC BY 3.0 br · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
