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News Articles: Allyson Felix

Allyson Felix reacts after winning a gold medal in the Women's 4 x 400m Relay Final at the Tokyo Olympic Games in August 2021.

Allyson Felix launches a child care initiative for athlete moms

Allyson Felix is the most decorated US track and field athlete in history. As she wraps up her last season, she focuses on supporting other athletes moms.

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  • Olivia Hampton
Allyson Felix announced on Instagram that she would retire after the 2022 season. She said she'd run this season in honor of women, and "for a better future for my daughter."

U.S. Olympian Allyson Felix says she'll retire after the 2022 season

Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history, announced her decision on Instagram. The 36-year-old has won 11 Olympic medals over the course of her career.

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  • Deepa Shivaram
U.S. track star Allyson Felix smiles after winning the bronze medal in the 400 meter race on Friday.

The 14 Moments That Swept Us Away At The Tokyo Olympics

NPR's team in Tokyo put together our favorite moments of the Games, where participants showed their athleticism, sportsmanship, and what motivated them to compete.

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  • Merrit Kennedy,
  • Tom Goldman,
  • and 3 more
U.S. runners (from left) Sydney McLaughlin, Dalilah Muhammad, Athing Mu and Allyson Felix celebrate winning the gold medal in the women's 4x400 meter relay at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

U.S. Women Win 4x400, And Allyson Felix Becomes The Most Decorated U.S. Track Athlete

The gold medal for U.S. star Allyson Felix brings her Olympic medal total up to 11, surpassing the record set by U.S. track legend Carl Lewis.

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  • Merrit Kennedy
Allyson Felix of Team USA celebrates after winning the bronze medal in the women's 400-meter final at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Friday.

Allyson Felix Now Has More Olympic Medals Than Any Female Track Athlete In History

U.S. track star Allyson Felix surpassed the record after winning bronze on Friday in the 400 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.

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  • Merrit Kennedy
Allyson Felix and Quanera Hayes celebrate with their children after placing second and first respectively in the women's 400-meter final at U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials in June in Eugene, Ore.

Both U.S. Women Competing In The Olympic 400-Meter Final Are Moms

Allyson Felix and Quanera Hayes have spoken out about the joys of motherhood and the obstacles that female athletes face that men don't.

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  • Merrit Kennedy