Allyson Felix: US Olympic nice to retire at finish of season

Allyson Felix holds the USA flag

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Allyson Felix is a seven-time Olympic champion

Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field Olympian of all time, will retire at the end of the season.

The 36-year-old American has won 11 Olympic medals, including seven golds, as well as 13 world titles.

She competed at her fifth and final Olympics in Tokyo last summer.

“As a little girl they called chicken legs, never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined I’d have a career like this,” said Felix.

“I have so much gratitude for this sport that has changed my life. I have given everything I have to running and for the first time I’m not sure if I have anything left to give.

“I want to say goodbye and thank you to the sport and people who have helped shape me the only way I know how—with one last run.

“This season isn’t about the time on the clock, it’s simply about joy. If you see me on the track this year I hope to share a moment, a memory and my appreciation with you.”

Felix has won four Olympic golds in the 4x400m…

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