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For me, it's really important to be able to compete on the highest level.

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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