Allyson Felix

Track, Field

American Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionTrack, Field
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/11/1985
Age40 years
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameAllyson Michelle Felix
NicknameShug
Zodiac sign/Sun signScorpio

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6"
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeElementary Education
CollegeUniversity of Southern California (2008)

Personal Life

SchoolLos Angeles Baptist High School
ReligionChristian
EthnicityAfrican-American
Hobbies
  • Basketball
  • Gymnastics
  • Hula-hooping
  • Collecting sneakers
  • Baking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Sexual OrientationStraight
Affairs/GirlfriendsKenneth Ferguson
HusbandKenneth Ferguson
Children
  • Camryn
  • Aman

Family

FatherPaul Felix
MotherMarlean Felix
BrotherWes Felix (Sprinter)

Career

Turned Pro2003
International Debut2004 Athens Olympics
Coach/MentorBobby Kersee
Events
  • 100 m
  • 200 m
  • 400 m
  • 4x100 m relay
  • 4x400 m relay
Career Turning Point2008 Olympics Games
Olympic Games
  • Athens 2004
  • Beijing 2008
  • London 2012
  • Rio de Janeiro 2016
  • Tokyo 2020
Olympic Appearances5-time Olympian

Favourites

ActorWill Smith
MovieClueless
SportBasketball
DestinationMonaco
SingerBeyonce
TV ShowScandal
Food
  • Ben & Jerry chocolate cookie ice cream
  • Powdered-sugar donuts
  • Hot Cheetos
  • Steak

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Allyson is an Olympic champion in the 200m race.
2. She holds a world record in the 4x100m relay.
3. Allyson ran the fastest split at the 2015 World Championships.
4. Her brother, Wes Felix, is a sprinter as well.
5. She chose to forgo college to sign with Adidas.
6. Allyson has a dog named Chloe.
7. She holds the record for the most outdoor championship medals won by a woman.
8. Allyson can fall asleep easily no matter where she is.
9. She is the most decorated athlete in World Athletics Championships history.
10. No other athlete has won more medals in womenโ€™s athletics events at the Olympics.
11. She co-founded a footwear company designed specifically for women athletes.
12. Allyson ran the fastest 400m relay split in World Championship history at the 2015 World Championships.
13. No other female athlete has won more medals in women's athletics events at the Olympics.
14. High school teammates called her 'chicken legs' due to her long, spindly legs.
15. She was the fastest high school 200 meter runner in history.
16. She is a member of the President's Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.
17. She is an ambassador for Right to Play and has traveled to Lebanon and Palestine with the organization.
18. She is a self-proclaimed fashionista and has attended New York Fashion Week.
19. She is a huge fan of the LA Lakers and her alma mater, USC.
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