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Every moment is not great and sometimes those are the moments in which you learn the most.

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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 know that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have paved the way and they have been a source of inspiration.
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I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.
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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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For me, my faith is the reason I run. I definitely feel I have this amazing gift that God has blessed me with, and it's all about using it to the best of my ability.
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I know that I wasn't bred to be an Olympian. I didn't start running until high school, and I just stumbled upon to.
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I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.
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I am a sprinter, and I love to go fast. It's very difficult for me to be patient and follow a race strategy or conserve energy.
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Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don't see what happens behind the scenes.
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I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents.
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You know, I love wearing heels. I wish I could wear them all the time, but, you know, my sport doesn't really permit it.
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I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.
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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 think every genius person has a bit of insanity.
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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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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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Before a race, I block out what's going on in the stadium. It's different for everyone. But for me, I've always been able to block it out. For a sprint race, it's important not to get distracted.
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I love a great pair of jeans and a nice blouse.
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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.
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Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.
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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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