Allyson Felix Quotes

• You know, I love wearing heels. I wish I could wear them all the time, but, you know, my sport doesn’t really permit it.

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• The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God’s plan seems like it doesn’t make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us.

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• Right now I’d say my favorite fashion designer is Zac Posen.

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• Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.

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• My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run.

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• My faith inspires me so much. It is the very reason that I run. I feel that my running is completely a gift from God and it is my responsibility to use it to glorify him.

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• I’ve got to make sure I’m keeping weight on.

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• I’m really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.

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• I was a disruptive child.

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• 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.

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• I love a great pair of jeans and a nice blouse.
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• I have learned that track doesn’t define me. My faith defines me. I’m running because I have been blessed with a gift.

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• I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents.

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• I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.

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• I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.

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Allyson Felix (15)

Birth:	18th November, 1985
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Athlete

About

Allyson Michelle Felix is an American track and field sprint athlete, who competes internationally for the United States. Her specialty is the 200 meters, winning the 2012 Olympic gold, two Olympic silver medals, and three world championship golds. She also competes at the 100 meters and the 400 meters distances, winning three Olympic gold medals as a member of the United States' women's relay teams, two at 4 x 400 meters and one as part of the world-record 4 x 100 meters team. Her three gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics are the most a female track athlete has won since 1988. As a participant in the US Anti-Doping Agency's "Project Believe" program, Felix is regularly tested to ensure that her body is free of performance-enhancing drugs.

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