Allyson Michelle Felix OLY is an American track and field sprinter. Starting from 2003 to 2013, Felix specialized in the 200-meter sprint.
However, gradually progressed towards running a 400-meter sprint later in her career. In addition, her racing repertoire also spans the 100 meters, 4×100 meter relay, as well as 4×400 meter relay.
Allyson Felix’s journey in the field of athletics so far
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She has had a remarkable career as an Olympian. She’s secured the first position at Olympics four times (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016). A 9-time Olympic medalist (6 golds, 3 silvers), she continues to maintain her winning streak.
Performing at Rio 2016?led her to sweep 2 golds in 4x100m and 4x400m. Along with which she also won a silver medal in 400m. Back in London in 2012, she backed 3 gold medals in 200m, 4x100m, and 4x400m and came 5th in 100m.
Looking back at her performance in Beijing in 2008, she achieved a gold medal in 4x400m and a silver in 200m. Lastly, in Athens 2004 she bagged a silver medal for herself in 200m.
“I spend around two and half hours on the track every day running and another 2 hours in the weight room lifting weights with my strength coach,” says the champ, celebrating her feats.
Felix launches her shoe brand BySaysh, before Summer Olympics, 2020.?
The 6-time Olympic champion Allyson Felix has launched her own shoe brand ahead of the Tokyo Olympics this summer.
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Recently, Felix announced the launch of Saysh, a brand for and by women.
While posting on Instagram, she said, “When you see me run, know that I’m not running for medals. I’m running for a change. I’m running for greater equity for each of us.
“I’m running for women. More than anything, I’m running toward a future where no woman or girl is ever told to know her place.”?
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She feels that males rule the sneaker market. However, with her new brand, Allyson has provided the business world of sneakers with an alternate perspective to take into consideration.
.@allysonfelix's new company, @BySaysh, is designed to be an alternative to the male-oriented sneaker companies that drive the sports world. https://t.co/PBkLdiqaWn
— Fast Company (@FastCompany) July 14, 2021
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