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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.”

Quote by Allyson Felix

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Born on November 18, 1985, Allyson Felix is a renowned track and field athlete. She has achieved numerous world records and Olympic gold medals in sprinting and relay races, becoming a top athlete in the women's sprinting field. more

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