Interview With U.S.A. Sprinter Allyson Felix

Allyson is a track and field athlete who competes internationally for the United States, primarily in the 200 meters . She is a two-time Olympic silver medalist and a two-time Athletics World Championship gold medalist in that event. She is also an Olympic gold medalist, winning gold at the Beijing 2008 Olympics as a member of the United States’ Women’s 4×400 relay team.

MKRob: When did you start running track competitively?

Allyson: My freshmen year of high school. I came out for the track team to meet new people because I was at a new school. After my first year running I completely fell in love with the sport.