Allyson Felix

Allyson Felix is an American track and field sprinter who competes in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters. At 200 meters, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a 3-time World champion (2005–09), and 2-time Olympic silver medalist (2004–08).

At 400 meters, she is the 2015 World champion, 2011 World silver medalist, 2016 Olympic silver medalist, and 2017 World bronze medalist.

Date of birth:
18th November, 1985
"The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God’s plan seems like it doesn’t make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us."
― Allyson Felix
Topic(s): God
"I spend around two and half hours on the track every day running and another 2 hours in the weight room lifting weights with my strength coach."
― Allyson Felix
Topic(s): Strength
"I have learned that track doesn’t define me. My faith defines me. I’m running because I have been blessed with a gift."
― Allyson Felix
Topic(s): Faith
"My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from God and it is my responsibility to use it to glorify him."
― Allyson Felix
Topic(s): Faith
"My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run."
― Allyson Felix
Topic(s): Mom

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