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Before a race, I block out what's going on in the stadium. It's different for everyone. But for me, I've always been able to block it out. For a sprint race, it's important not to get distracted.
Allyson Felix
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Allyson Felix
Age: 38
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
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Track And Field Athlete
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Allyson Michelle Felix
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