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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.”

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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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