Allyson Felix has yet to show any signs of slowing down.
The American track star advanced to the women’s 400 meter final on Wednesday night at the Tokyo Olympics. She clocked a season-best 49.89 to finish second in her heat and tee up her chance to secure a record-breaking 10th Olympic medal. At 35, Felix will be the oldest runner in the final.
Competing in her fifth Olympic Games and her first as a mom to daughter Camryn, who was born in 2018, Felix is just as dominant as ever. On top of qualifying for the 400 final, Felix will also run in the 4×400 relay, which is set for Thursday night.
Felix acknowledged, however, competing isn’t like it used to be.
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“You get older,” she said, “and it seems like it’s harder.”
In addition to her dominance on the track, Felix has been a vocal advocate for Black Lives Matter, and for mothers (especially black moms) and has spoken out about her traumatic experience giving birth. In addition, she was a member of President Obama’s council for fitness, sports and nutrition and is a Right to Play ambassador.
— With AP
