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Being a role model is a privilege.

Allyson Felix

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Allyson Felix
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
LA
California
Allyson Michelle Felix
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Privilege
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Roles

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I always look back to my first Olympic medal in 2004 in Athens. I was very new to the sport, and it was my first big win at the Olympics.
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You know, I love wearing heels. I wish I could wear them all the time, but, you know, my sport doesn't really permit it.
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Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don't see what happens behind the scenes.
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I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.
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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.
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I was a disruptive child.
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I had worked so hard that was my opportunity. And my mom was just able to turn it around for me. She helped me to be able to see the other side of things and that this is not the end for me.
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I am a sprinter, and I love to go fast. It's very difficult for me to be patient and follow a race strategy or conserve energy.
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I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.
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What's really heavy on my heart is fighting physical inactivity.
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I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.
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I'm passionate about my sport and grateful that I get to do it for a living.
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I've heard so many stories of young girls watching the Olympics and being inspired by it, and they want to do it now, and that's really cool.
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I grew up in my mom's third grade classroom and always helping her, and I also got a passion for kids that way.
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I've got to make sure I'm keeping weight on.
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Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.
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I majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids.
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For me, it's really important to be able to compete on the highest level.
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Right now I'd say my favorite fashion designer is Zac Posen.
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Parents have to understand, that even if their child isn't showing athletic excellence in a certain sport, they still need to be involved. They don't need to be involved in a military type of setting, they just need to get out and play and enjoy themselves and find it themselves.
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