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Allyson Felix reflects on career after last championship run: ‘It’s been such a joy’

Monday, July 18 by ABC News

(EUGENE, Ore.) -- The celebrated runner, who is the most decorated track star with 11 Olympic medals and 19 world championship medals, ran her last championship race ever on Friday, the first day of the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.Felix ran the... Read More.

Allyson Felix covers child care for athletes, coaches as she competes in final national race

Thursday, June 23 by ABC News

(EUGENE, Ore.) -- Athletes competing at the 2022 USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, will not have to worry about child care, thanks to fellow competitor Allyson Felix.Felix, an 11-time Olympic medalist and mom to 3-year-old daughter Camryn, is providing free... Read More.

Allyson Felix announces shoe line’s ‘maternity returns policy’ for expectant moms

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Allyson Felix is no stranger to breaking down barriers and now, she’s trying to knock one down for expecting moms as well.The Olympian and mom of one announced on Instagram Tuesday that her shoe line and lifestyle brand, Saysh, would... Read More.

Allyson Felix makes history with 10th career medal at the Tokyo Olympics

Friday, August 6 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- American sprinter Allyson Felix has made history in her last individual Olympic race. Felix took the bronze in the women's 400-meter on Friday, her 10th career medal.If she wins another, she'll smash another record.The 35-year-old U.S. track star had won nine medals... Read More.

How Allyson Felix could make history at the Tokyo Olympics

Friday, July 30 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- One medal and Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix could make history. Two, and she'll smash another record.The 35-year-old U.S. track star has won nine medals across four Olympics -- the most out of any female athlete in U.S. track and field history.If she... Read More.

Allyson Felix and Athleta team up to cover childcare costs for athlete moms

Friday, July 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Allyson Felix is the most decorated athlete in the world and she's on the brink of striking more gold at this year's Olympics.In addition to being the all-star athlete that she is, she's also a devoted mom who's passionate about empowering... Read More.

Allyson Felix launches lifestyle brand inspired by fight against gender injustice

Friday, June 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nine-time Olympic medalist Allyson Felix is heading to her fifth Olympics, the Toyko games, which will be her first since becoming a mom. Now, she has a new accomplishment to add to her long list -- her own lifestyle brand.The 35-year-old... Read More.

Allyson Felix qualifies for fifth Olympics, celebrates with her 2-year-old daughter on the track

Monday, June 21 by ABC News

(EUGENE, Ore.) -- This summer, American sprinter Allyson Felix will head to the Olympics for the fifth time, but it will be her first Olympics as a mom.Felix, 35, placed second in the 400-meters race Sunday at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic trials... Read More.

After a life-threatening pregnancy, Olympian Allyson Felix joins campaign to protect pregnant people

Wednesday, March 3 by ABC News

By KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix is lending her voice to educate people about life-threatening pregnancy complications after facing her own potentially deadly experience when she gave birth to her daughter in November 2018. Felix, whose... Read More.

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