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Allyson Felix

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Allyson Michelle Felix is an American track and field sprinter born November 18, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, who competed in the 100, 200 and 400 meters. She is the most decorated athlete in Olympic track and field history with 11 medals across five consecutive Olympic Games, and in 2021 became the first female track and field athlete to win seven Olympic gold medals, including the 2012 Olympic 200 meter title and six relay golds. She also won three world championship titles in the 200 meters, in 2005, 2007 and 2009, the 2015 world title in the 400 meters, and 20 career World Championships medals overall, the most by any athlete in that competition's history; she later advocated for maternity protections for sponsored athletes and in 2021 launched her own footwear company, Saysh.

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Birth Year
1985 1
Birth Date
1985-11-18 1
Nationality
United States 1
Career Highlight
2012 Olympic champion at 200 meters, three time world champion at 200 meters between 2005 and 2009, and two time Olympic silver medalist. 1
Classification
Competition Category
Individual 1
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1. Wikipedia, Allyson Felix
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  • Lead section, first paragraph
    Allyson Michelle Felix (born November 18, 1985) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters. Over 200 metres, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a three-time world champion (2005-2009), and a two-time Olympic silver medalist (2004 and 2008).
  • Wikipedia, article summary lead
    Allyson Michelle Felix (born November 18, 1985) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters.
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