“I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.” SacrificeAthleteDetermined Author:Allyson Felix
“There was a race that I was running in Mexico City and I was the only high school athlete running against grown women. It was a professional race, but I ended up winning. That was kind of a turning point for me where I felt like, "Okay, I'm pretty good at this and there's a possibility for this to be a career for me." That was a defining moment for me.” KindMomentsRunningSchoolWinningFeltRaceCitiesCareersPossibilityHigh SchoolOkayAthleteMexicoDefiningTurning PointsMexico CityDefining MomentsGrown Women Author:Allyson Felix
“Competing at the Olympics is the pinnacle of your career. Everything is amplified, and you feel so proud to represent your country. You're there with athletes from all over the world. Everyone is coming together, putting differences aside.” WorldCountryTogetherProudAthleteCompeting Author:Allyson Felix
“As a female athlete, you're always fighting to be on a level playing field with your male counterparts. But I believe the Olympics is great for young girls; they get to be exposed to so many different sports and to these really strong women. It's an opportunity to showcase what we do, which is something that men get the opportunity to do on a pretty regular basis.” MenBelieveDifferentGirlFightingOpportunityStrongI BelieveSportsFemaleAthleteStrong Women Author:Allyson Felix
“I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.” FeelsBigsRunningRacePreparedAthleteBelieverVisualizationInspirational Career Author:Allyson Felix
