Olympic Legend Allyson Felix Attempting Comeback at 2028 LA Games
Summary
Allyson Felix, a 40-year-old Olympic track star, is coming out of retirement to try to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She wants to see if she can still qualify for her sixth Olympics despite not being at her physical peak.Key Facts
- Allyson Felix is a track and field athlete and the most-decorated woman in her sport.
- She has won 11 Olympic medals so far.
- Felix announced her comeback plans in an interview with Time Magazine.
- The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, where Felix has lived all her life.
- She will be 42 years old during the 2028 Games.
- Felix wants to challenge the idea that athletes should retire early and not compete at older ages.
- In her last Olympics (2020 Tokyo), she won a bronze medal in the 400m race and gold in the 4x400m relay.
- She is inspired by other athletes who competed at a high level into their 40s, like LeBron James and Tom Brady.
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