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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.
Allyson Felix
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Allyson Felix
Age: 38
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
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Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
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California
Allyson Michelle Felix
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