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Also known as Allyson Michelle Felix

American track and field athlete

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Allyson Michelle Felix is an American sprinter and athletics competitor. Born on November 18, 1985, in Los Angeles, she holds United States citizenship and resides in Santa Clarita. Felix is a graduate of the University of Southern California. She competes in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 400 metres disciplines. Her Olympic participation includes the women's 200 metres at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, the women's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and the women's 100 metres at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Felix has received the Time 100 and BBC 100 Women awards. She is listed as a retired athlete in the sport of athletics. Her physical measurements include a height of 168 and a mass of 55. She speaks English.

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Sports profile

Sport
Athletics
Position
Sprinter
Nationality
United States

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Official website

Allyson Felix is a trailblazing athlete, advocate, and entrepreneur who has redefined what it means to be a champion on and off the track. As the most decorated female track and field athlete in history, her tenacity and resilience have inspired millions. Beyond her athletic achievements, Allyson stood up to NIKE to fight for better maternity protections for female athletes, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to equity and justice. She channeled this passion into founding Saysh, the world's leading women's specific footwear brand, ensuring that women have access to high-quality, performance-driven products. Allyson is also a dedicated investor, philanthropist, and board member, leveraging her influence to support numerous initiatives that empower women and underserved communities. Her multifaceted career and tireless advocacy continue to pave the way for future generations, embodying the spirit of a true champion. At Saysh we make the best women’s specific performance footwear in the world. I started Saysh because I saw a gap in the market for women-specific footwear, and I wanted to solve that problem. When I found myself as one of the most successful athletes in the sport without a shoe sponsor for the Tokyo Olympics, I realized the need for change. Saysh was born not just to provide better shoes for women, but to create a movement and community that champions the rights and needs of women everywhere.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Los Angeles
Languages spoken
English language
Country for sport
United States
Mass
55
Official website
www.allysonfelix.com
Image
Allyson Felix Doha 2015.jpg
Height
168
Residence
Santa Clarita
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Commons category
Allyson Felix
date of birth
1985-11-18
sports discipline competed in
400 metres
birth name
Allyson Michelle Felix
name in native language
Allyson Michelle Felix
social media followers
754786
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Encyclopedic overview

Olympic Games

2008 Beijing4 × 400 m relay

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