Allyson Felix
Photo Credits: nbcolympics.com
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Athletics |
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Sprinter |
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United States |
An American track and field sprinter, Allyson Michelle Felix was born on 18th November 1985. She is the only female track and field athlete who has earned six Olympic gold medals.
Her Achievements:-
- Allyson won a gold medal in 4 x 100m relay at the 2008 Summer Olympic held in Beijing.
- Won 3 gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London in 200m, 4 x 100m relay and 4x 400m relay
- Bagged two gold medals in 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m events and one silver medal in 400m at the 2016 Rio Olympics
- At the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki, she won a gold medal in the 200m
- Allyson earned 3 gold medals at the World Championships of 2007, held in Osaka, in 200m, 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m.
- A four time winner of the Jesse Owens Awards (Athlete of the Year) (which was given by USATF): in 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2012.