Tag: Allyson Felix

USC Names Its Track Facility After Olympic Star Allyson Felix

LOS ANGELES—Allyson Felix, the most decorated American track athlete in Olympic history, officially became the namesake of her alma mater’s track and field facility April 10, with the University of Southern California naming the complex Allyson Felix Field. The field, which sits at the center of Katherine B. Loker Track Stadium, serves as a hub…


USC Names Track Facility After Olympic Star Allyson Felix

LOS ANGELES—Allyson Felix, the most decorated American track athlete in Olympic history, officially became the namesake of her alma mater’s track and field facility April 10, with the University of Southern California naming the complex Allyson Felix Field. The field, which sits at the center of Katherine B. Loker Track Stadium, serves as a hub…


American Felix Signs Off With 19th Worlds Medal

EUGENE, Oregon—Allyson Felix brought the curtain down on her brilliant career by securing a 19th World Championships medal as the United States took bronze in the 4x400m mixed relay in Eugene, Oregon on Friday. Running in her final major championship race before she retires, Felix was cheered on by a sparse home crowd as she…


American Felix Says She Will Run Final Track Season

Seven-times Olympic gold medallist Allyson Felix said on Wednesday that she would run one final track season, months after competing in her fifth Games. The most decorated American track and field Olympian picked up bronze in the 400 metres and gold in the 4×400 metres relay in Tokyo last year, having already confirmed that it…


‘I Feel at Peace’: Felix Exits Stage With Record 11th Olympic Medal

TOKYO—​Allyson Felix knows the way to the Olympic medals stand better than any runner alive. She made her record-setting 11th trip there Saturday, after starring as the headliner on a 4×400 relay win that featured a who’s-who of American running. With the gold medal dangling from her neck and the “Star-Spangled Banner” playing in the…