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I'm really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.

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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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I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents.
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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 know that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have paved the way and they have been a source of inspiration.
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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.
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My faith is the reason I run - it calms my heart and makes everything feel like a lift. My speed is definitely a gift from Him, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, He allows me to do it.
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Competing at the Olympics is the pinnacle of your career. Everything is amplified, and you feel so proud to represent your country. You're there with athletes from all over the world. Everyone is coming together, putting differences aside.
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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 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 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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I feel like my name completely does not belong on that list [of great athlets], but I'm completely grateful for everything that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have done.
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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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What's really heavy on my heart is fighting physical inactivity.
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I try to think about my goals. I think about my competitors-I know they're working hard, and if they are, I have to work hard too. I have to be one step ahead of them.
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I love the relays. Track is such an individual sport, so it's fun to do something together.
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I've got to make sure I'm keeping weight on.
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For me, it's really important to be able to compete on the highest level.
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Most people don't think about plyometrics when they think about powerful strength. But I do lots of them to build mine.
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I think it's very important, even if you're not in organized sports, but just to be active, to be healthy.
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I majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids.
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I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
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