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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.
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
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