US EditionAllyson Felix, 40, Looks for a Comeback and Maybe a Spot at the LA Olympics
Felix, an 11-time Olympic medalist, said she will start full-time training in October with coach Bobby Kersee and target 2027 competition.
- On Monday, Allyson Felix announced she is coming out of retirement to train for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, aiming to become the first American sprinter to make the Games in her 40s.
- Felix experienced 'mixed emotions' while attending the 2024 Paris Olympics, and realizing she missed the competitive feeling, decided to attempt a comeback.
- She expects to start a full training schedule with coach Bobby Kersee in October, targeting a return to high-level competition in 2027 before the 2028 Olympic-record medal goal.
- Drawing inspiration from athletes such as Tom Brady, LeBron James, and Lindsey Vonn who succeeded after turning 40, Felix hopes to defy expectations, though she acknowledges the road to the Olympic team remains difficult.
- Currently serving on the IOC Athletes Commission, the mother of two plans to pick races to stay close to daughter Camryn and son Trey, with her ultimate goal being to walk in the opening ceremony.
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Allyson Felix Announces Comeback at 40, Targets 2028 Olympics
Allyson Felix has announced a comeback at age 40, targeting the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles in a move that is already generating major reaction across the sports world.The most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic history retired after the 2022 season with 11 Olympic medals and little left to prove. Now, she’s stepping back onto the track with a new goal, one that would see her compete at 42 years old in her hometown Games.“What if ther…
The most decorated track and field athlete of all time, Allyson Felix, has hinted at a return to competitive sports. The 40-year-old American, who is set to retire from track and field, would like to compete in the relay race at the Los Angeles Olympics.
The best American athlete of all time, Allyson Felix, has announced her return and fight to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The most decorated female athlete of all time, American Allyson Felix, has said she plans to come out of retirement to try for a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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