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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
Organized
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Healthy
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