Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix
Allyson Michelle Felixis an American track and field sprint athlete who competes in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters. At 200 meters, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a 3-time World champion, and 2-time Olympic silver medalist. In 2015, she became World champion at 400 meters. She has won three additional Olympic gold medals as a member of the United States' women's relay teams; two at 4 x 400 metersand one as part of the 2012 world-record 4...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth18 November 1985
CityLos Angeles, CA
CountryUnited States of America
It was all kind of a whirlwind at the beginning. I didn't really realize that I had a special gift from God. It was probably towards the end of high school in my senior year when things really started to come together and I realized that I had more potential and that I could do this as a career and that the Olympics were a possibility.
Being a role model is a privilege.
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.
The biggest way I stay motivated is to run with a group of friends. Sometimes it's hard to get going by yourself, but if you have a plan and a meeting time, you know this run will happen for sure. It's a way to have fun - while also getting in a workout. Plus it distracts from pain, helps you fight fatigue, and gives you that extra push.
I'm passionate about my sport and grateful that I get to do it for a living.
Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.
My speed is a gift from God, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, it all comes from him.
I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.
I try to think about my goals. I think about my competitors-I know they're working hard, and if they are, I have to work hard too. I have to be one step ahead of them.
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.
I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift.
I feel like I'm always going to be me. It always goes back to being the person that I am. And I hope that will never change.
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.