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My speed is a gift from God, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, it all comes from him.

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
Speed
Gift
Glory
Whatever
Comes
Running

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Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.
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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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I majored in elementary education, and I have a passion for kids.
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I think I'm a person who is proud of my [Christian] faith and where I come from.
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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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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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And as long as I'm passionate about the sport, I'm able to do that and I'm happy, then I would love to do another Olympics. I'm just going to see how I'm feeling.
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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 think every genius person has a bit of insanity.
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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 have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift.
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I'm really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.
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If I wasn't active and involved in different sports and just moving around, I wouldn't have even known that I had the potential to become an Olympian.
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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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As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.
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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 myself am frustrated in just where sports are at. It's a hard thing when you're out there working every day, and you know that someone else is cheating and they may not necessarily get caught.
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I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.
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Being a role model is a privilege.
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I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
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