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I definitely think I put more pressure on myself. I can be hard on myself and super-critical and very rarely satisfied or happy. I am my biggest critic.
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 really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.
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I love a great pair of jeans and a nice blouse.
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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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I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
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And as long as I'm passionate about the sport, I'm able to do that and I'm happy, then I would love to do another Olympics. I'm just going to see how I'm feeling.
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I'm passionate about my sport and grateful that I get to do it for a living.
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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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My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run.
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For me, it's really important to be able to compete on the highest level.
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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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I can be a voice. I can use my platform to help the younger generation. I think it's really important for them to understand how to do things the right way, and not just in sports, in life in general.
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I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me.
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I always look back to my first Olympic medal in 2004 in Athens. I was very new to the sport, and it was my first big win at the Olympics.
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