Allyson Felix: American track legend and seven-time Olympic champion to retire at end of season

Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field Olympian of all time, will retire at the end of the season. The American has won 11 Olympic medals in a glittering career, including seven gold, and 13 world titles. Ad/> The 36-year-old said she would say goodbye to the sport «with one last run».

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»I want to say goodbye and thank you to the sport and people who have helped shape me the only way I know how — with one last run. «This season isn't about the time on the clock, it's simply about joy. If you see me on the track this year I hope to share a moment, a memory and my appreciation with you.» /> She will race at the Penn Relays later this month.

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«I'm running for a better future for my daughter. I'm running for you.» Felix's Olympic triumphs came in the 200m (London 2012), the 4x100m relay (London 2012, Rio 2016) and the 4x400m relay (Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 Tokyo 2020). She is also a world