Los Angeles Baptist High School (North Hills, Calif.) ‘03 University of Southern California ‘07, Elementary Education
Personal
Daughter of Paul and Marlean Felix...Has one brother, Wes, who is her agent...Father, Paul, is an ordained minister who teaches New Testament Greek...Began competing in track and field as a freshman in high school...High school teammates called her “chicken legs” due to her long, spindly legs...Part of Project Believe, a voluntary drug-testing program which goes beyond the normal drug-testing requirements to protect clean athletes...Her secret talent is baking, specifically cinnamon rolls and German chocolate cake...Is a self-proclaimed “fashionista” and has attended New York Fashion Week...Member of Barack Obama’s council for fitness, sports and nutrition...Right to Play ambassador, and has traveled, through the organization, to Lebanon and Palestine, witnessing first-hand how play inspires children to improve their lives and communities...After competition, she unwinds with a good steak and ice cream.