Allyson Felix has a track and field record. Here are the details. We've got everything, from her medals and Her op-eds. Learn more. You might be surprised at how much Felix has accomplished.
Allyson Felix
After winning a gold medal in the women's 4x400 meter final, Allyson Felix broke the record set by Carl Lewis and became the most decorated American track and field athlete in history. She plans to retire from competition in 2024 Summer Games, Paris. Felix realizes that even though she isn't able to express emotion easily, her performance made a huge impact on the lives so many people.
Her career
Allyson Felix is a media star in the prep industry. She has been featured by many magazines, including Sports Illustrated as well as USA Today. She also attended New York Fashion Weeks and London Fashion Weeks and is involved in many charitable causes. The long-distance runner has been appointed to the President's Council on Fitness, and is a strong advocate for Let's Move Active Schools.
Her medals
Allyson Felix, an American track and cross-country athlete, is her name. She competed primarily at the 200m sprint between 2003 and 2013, but she switched to the 400m sprint later in life. She competed in both the 100m and the 4x100 meter and 4x400m relays.
Her Op-Ed
Allyson Felix is a role model for women. She has been a champion for women and their rights, both on and off the pitch. She testified before Congress and met Vice President Kamala Harris, who rewrote the rules for the athletic footwear industry. Despite her accomplishments and the competition she is involved in, she has had the challenge of motherhood. She is an athlete-mom who has made a positive impact and wants to keep doing so.
Her daughter
Camryn, Allyson Felix’s daughter, was seven weeks early when she was born on Nov. 28, 2018. She weighed just over three pounds and eight ounces and spent about a month in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). She is doing well. Her husband and she have been working together to promote maternal health and better maternity protections in athlete agreements ever since.
Her struggle with maternity-leave
Allyson Felix, Olympic gymnast, recently spoke out about her struggles with maternity leave during an interview with FOS. This interview was conducted at the Title IX anniversary summit. Olympic champion Allyson is leading an initiative to ensure there is child care available at the U.S. Championships. This partnership includes sponsor Athleta as well as nonprofit &Mother. The new program will provide parents with the option of providing child care while the athletes compete.