Allyson Felix is heading to her fifth Olympics at Tokyo Olympics 2020. And ahead of the mega-event, Felix is collaborating with the popular kids brand, Hello Kitty. The brand and Felix have come together to celebrate Felix’s many initiatives and motherhood.
Felix revealed that she is a long-time Hello Kitty fan. And the Hello Kitty’s creators, Sanrio, applauded Felix’s great on-track credentials. With nine Olympic medals, she is a six-time Olympic champion. And she is one of the most decorated sprinters. However, Felix is a hero at home to her daughter, Camryn.
“In support of Team USA competing in Tokyo, U.S. Olympic medalist Allyson Felix joins Hello Kitty in connecting friends around the world during the Games,” said Sanrio’s website.
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Felix got into a Q/A session with Sanrio. She gave some great advice to all the young and passionate girls who want to achieve something. Felix also advised on various good values associated with sports.
“I?d encourage all young girls to participate in sports. It teaches you so many lessons, things like work ethic, working on a team, dealing with disappointment, all lessons that that you can apply to all different avenues of life, whatever you choose to do,” Allyson Felix said.
Allyson Felix reveals her favorite Hello Kitty moment
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Moreover, Allyson Felix was asked about her favorite Hello Kitty moment. She remembered the ‘Hello Kitty Con’ that happened in Los Angeles a few years back.
“So, one of my favorite Hello Kitty moments is when Hello Kitty Con came to Los Angeles, and I got to attend. I had the best time seeing all the exhibits and the history. I was just in heaven!,” Felix said.
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While Felix is the most decorated sprinter in Olympics history, she is not the most decorated sprinter in history. She needs one more medal to become the most decorated female sprinter in history. How many will she win in Tokyo?