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I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.

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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Mentally
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Believer
Athlete
Prepared
Race
Bigs
Running
Visualization
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Races

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I focused solely on the sprints, dedicated my time there, got in the weight room, just really did everything I could to make sure I would be in the best position to run for gold.
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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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I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me.
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I feel like I'm always going to be me. It always goes back to being the person that I am. And I hope that will never change.
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I can be a voice. I can use my platform to help the younger generation. I think it's really important for them to understand how to do things the right way, and not just in sports, in life in general.
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