Allyson Felix is an American-born Olympian. Winning sprinter who has been described as the undisputed queen of the track. A five-time winner of the prestigious Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year Award, Allyson specializes in 100m, 200m and 400m races. The talented sprinter has become one of the most decorated athletes in terms of Olympic Games and IAAF World Championships. She also won several medals as a member of the USA women’s team.
In 2005, Allyson Felix became the youngest person to win gold at the IAAF World Championships, a title she successfully defended at the next edition of the tournament. She won her first Olympic gold medal with the United States women’s relay team at the 2008 Olympics. Allyson Felix also won two IAAF Diamond League trophies in 2010, becoming the first athlete to win more than one in a single year. At the 2012 Olympics, she won gold medals in the 200m, 4×100m and 4×400m relay races. She also won two gold medals for the 4×100m and 4×400m relays at the 2016 Olympics.
In 2017, Allyson Felix won two gold medals and a bronze medal, earning her 16 career medals and officially becoming the most decorated athlete in IAAF history.
Allyson Felix Biography, Age
Allyson Michelle Felix was born on November 18, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Paul Felix, is an ordained Christian minister and college professor. His mother, Marlean, is a teacher. Allyson was raised alongside a brother, an older brother called Wesley. Like his famous sister, Wes Felix is also a runner and currently acts as his agent. Felix’s kids definitely got the runaway gene from their dad who was a noted sprinter in his teens.
Allyson Felix had been educated in high school at Los Angeles Baptist High School located in North Hills, California, where she first displayed her extraordinary talents as a track and field star. In ninth grade, Allyson put on an excellent performance at the school’s sports team tryout week, leaving the team coach impressed. She had such speed that the coach asked for a rehearsal of the performance. Since then, there has been no turning back for the young talent. She’s so devoted to the track that she skipped her high school prom just for a track competition.
Allyson Felix is a five-time CIF Meet California State Champion. After graduating from high school in 2003, she took the toast of several college recruiters. She gave up a teaching scholarship and opted for a professional contract with Adidas. Adidas sponsored her college education at the University of Southern California and she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
Is Allyson Felix married? Husband
Whether or not Allyson Felix is married is unknown. However, one thing is certain, this Olympic gold medalist is definitely not single. The coach is known to have a relationship with fellow American athlete, Kenneth Ferguson. As busy as the two’s professional careers are, this couple still manages to squeeze time between training and training to enjoy life together a bit. They have been spotted at several games together.
It is unknown when their romance started, however, they are known to have dated for over a decade. The longevity of this relationship suggests that Allyson Felix and her longtime boyfriend, Kenneth Ferguson, could find themselves down the aisle soon. It was also reported in some quarters that they once had a secret marriage. One thing is clear, Allyson Felix likes to keep it a secret and as a result, it’s got the rumor mills spinning.
Net value
Being a professional athlete, the bulk of Allyson’s income comes from Felix’s career earnings. Her popularity as a talented sprinter has also earned her many attractive endorsement offers. His net worth is currently pegged at a conservative estimate of $4.5 million.
Height and other body measurements
Allyson Felix stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm). She maintains her athletic physique at a weight of 57 kg. His overall body stats are 32-26-35 inches (81-66-89 cm).