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I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.
Allyson Felix
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Allyson Felix
Age: 38
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
LA
California
Allyson Michelle Felix
Competitive
Winning
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I want to run for eternal glory and track is great, but it's not what life is all about.
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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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I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents.
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My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run.
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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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I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.
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There are moments that aren't great. And I think it's amazing for people to be able to have some insight, to be able to see the support system and what really happens.
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As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.
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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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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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Every moment is not great and sometimes those are the moments in which you learn the most.
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For me, there's a lot of expectations and you want to be able to live up to them.
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I think that kids aren't even exploring the option of sports anymore, and they don't even know what they could do.
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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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