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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.

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
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I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.
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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 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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As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.
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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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