Quick Facts

Spouse: Kenneth Ferguson
Sport: Track and field
Event: 100-meter, 200-meter, 400-meter
Medal Records:
- Gold - 4x400m relay, Olympic Games Beijing 2008
- Gold - 200m, Olympic Games London 2012
- Gold - 4x100m relay, Olympic Games London 2012
- Gold – 4x400m relay, Olympic Games London 2012 London
- Gold - 4x100m relay, Olympic Games Rio 2016
- Gold - 4x400m relay, Olympic Games Rio 2016
- Gold - 4x400m relay Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
- Silver - 200m, Olympic Games Athens 2004
- Silver 200m, Olympic Games Beijing 2008
- Silver - 400m, Olympic Games Rio 2016
- Bronze - 400m, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
- Gold - 200m, 2005 IAAF World Championships
- Gold 200m, 2007 IAAF World Championships
- Gold - 4x100m relay, 2007 IAAF World Championships
- Gold - 4x400m relay, 2007 IAAF World Championships
- Gold - 200m, 2007 IAAF World Championships
- Gold - 4x400m relay, 2009 IAAF World Championships
- Gold - 4x400m relay, 2011 IAAF World Championships
- Gold - 4x400m relay, 2011 IAAF World Championships
- Gold medal – 400m, 2015 IAAF World Championships
- Gold - 4x400m relay, 2017 IAAF World Championships
- Gold - 4x400m relay, 2017 IAAF World Championships
- Gold - 4x400m relay, 2019 World Athletics Championships
- Gold - 4x400m relay, 2019 World Athletics Championships
- Gold - 4x400m relay, 2022 World Athletics Championships
- Silver - 400m, 2011 IAAF World Championships
- Silver - 4x100m relay, 2015 IAAF World Championships
- Silver - 4x400m relay, 2015 IAAF World Championships
- Bronze - 200km, 2011 IAAF World Championships
- Bronze - 400m, 2017 IAAF World Championships
- Bronze - 4x400m relay, 2022 World Athletics Championships
- Gold - 4x100m relay, 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships

Biographical Information

Allyson Felix is the most decorated American track and field athlete with 20 world championships medals and 11 Olympic medals. Specializing in the 200m event, Allyson was the 2012 Olympic champion and a three-time world champion. Her talent also extended to the 400m events, where she became the 2015 world champion, a silver medalist in the 2011 world championships and the Olympic Games Rio 2016, and a bronze medalist in the 2017 World Championships and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Allyson made history with her performance in relay events, contributing to six additional Olympic gold medals. She was part of the teams that won four consecutive golds in the 4x400m event at the Olympics in 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020, and two gold medals in the 4x100m event in 2012 and 2016. Her remarkable speed was showcased when she clocked 21.69 seconds at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, making her the third fastest American and sixth fastest female sprinter in history.

One of her standout moments was at the 2015 world championships in Beijing, where her 47.72 seconds split in the 4x400m relay is the fastest ever recorded by an American woman and the third fastest in history. Recognized for her influence beyond the track, Felix was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People twice, in 2020 and 2021.

Felix retired after clinching her last world championship gold in 2022 in Eugene, Oregon, ending her career as the most decorated athlete in track and field history, as well as being the first athlete in track and field history to win medals in three different relay events: the 4x100m, 4x400m and the mixed 4x400m.

Olympic Career

Allyson Felix’s journey began at the Olympic Games Athens 2004, where she won a silver medal in the 200m event. At the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, she secured a gold medal in the 4x400m relay and a silver medal in the 200m event, further establishing her prowess in track and field.

At the Olympic Games London 2012, Felix won her first individual Olympic gold in the 200m event. She also played a crucial role in the U.S. team's victories in the 4x100m and 4x400m relay events, bringing her total gold medal count for the Games to three.

At the Olympic Games Rio 2016, Felix continued her winning streak with gold medals in the 4x100m and 4x400m relay events, along with a silver medal in the 400m event. Her performance at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was equally impressive, as she won a gold medal in the 4x400m relay and a bronze medal in the 400m event. Felix's Olympic achievements have earned her the status as one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time.

World Championships Career

Felix has competed in many world championships, displaying her unparalleled skill and endurance in track and field. She has consistently delivered exceptional performances, securing numerous gold medals and setting records along the way:

Helsinki 2005
- Gold: 200m
Osaka 2007
- Gold: 200m
- Gold: 4x100 m relay
- Gold: 4x400 m relay
Berlin 2009
- Gold: 200m
- Gold: 4x400 m relay
Daegu 2011
- Gold: 4x100 m relay
- Gold: 4x400 m relay
- Silver: 400m
- Bronze: 200m
Beijing 2015
- Gold: 400m
- Silver: 4x100m relay
- Silver: 4x400m relay
London 2017
- Gold: 4x100m relay
- Gold: 4x400m relay
- Bronze: 400m
Doha 2019
- Gold: 4x400m relay
- Gold: 4x400m mixed relay
Eugene 2022
- Gold: 4x400m relay
- Bronze: 4x400m mixed relay
Diamond League
- Gold: 2010 (Respective Events)
- Gold: 2014 (Respective Events)
- Gold: 2015 (Respective Events)
World Indoor Championships Doha 2010
- Gold: 4x400m relay

U.S. Championships

Allyson Felix's dominance in U.S. Championships highlights her prowess and consistency in American track and field. With multiple gold medals across various events, Felix has left an indelible mark on the national stage, showcasing her speed, agility and determination throughout her illustrious career.

USATF Indoor Championships
- Gold: 200m
Pan American Games 2003
- Bronze: 200m

U.S. Olympic Trials
- Gold: 200m (2008, 2012)
- Gold: 400m (2016)

USATF Outdoor Championships
- Gold: 200m (2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012)
- Gold: 400m (2012, 2016, 2019)

Personal Life

Felix married fellow athlete Kenneth Ferguson in 2018 and the couple have a daughter.

She is actively involved in initiatives like Project Believe, a voluntary drug testing program aimed at supporting clean athletes.

Felix's commitment to health and fitness extends to her role on the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition during the Obama administration, where she championed healthy living across all age groups. As a Sports Diplomacy envoy for the U.S. Department of State, she represented her country in Brazil, using sports as a tool for diplomacy and cultural exchange.

Felix became a catalyst for change within the sports industry when she publicly challenged Nike's policy on pregnancy disclosure. She advocated for improved maternity protections for athletes, prompting Nike to revise its policies. This positive change led to her launch Saysh, her own brand of footwear designed to empower female athletes.

Early Life

Felix was born to Paul and Marlean Felix. She was inspired by her brother Wes, a sprinter who later became her agent. She attended Los Angeles Baptist High School and earned a scholarship to the University of Southern California, sponsored by Adidas.

Early Career

Felix impressed at the CIF California State Meet, finishing seventh and setting the stage for a successful high school career. She went on to dominate the meet with five wins in subsequent seasons.

She captured her first international title in 2001, winning the 100m at the Debrecan World Youth Championships. She continued to gain recognition and was named the High School Athlete of the Year by Track and Field News in 2003.

That same year, Felix made waves at the U.S. Indoor Track & Field Championships, securing second place in the 200m event. Notably, she clocked 22.11 seconds in Mexico City in front of 50,000 spectators, setting a record as the fastest high school girl in history.

Olympic Experience

5-time Olympian; 11-time Olympic medalist (7 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)
- Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, gold (4 x 400m Relay - Women), bronze (400m - Women)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (4 x 100m Relay - Women, 4 x 400m Relay - Women), silver (400m - Women)
- Olympic Games London 2012, gold (200m - Women, 4 x 100m Relay - Women, 4 x 400m Relay - Women), 5th (100m - Women)
- Olympic Games Beijing 2008, gold (4 x 400m Relay - Women), silver (200m - Women)
- Olympic Games Athens 2004, silver (200m - Women)

World Championship Experience

Most recent: 2022 – gold (4 x 400m Relay - Women), bronze (4 x 400m Relay - Mixed)
Years of participation: 4 x 400m Relay - Mixed 2019, 2022; 4 x 400m Relay - Women 2007, 2009, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022; 4 x 100m Relay - Women 2007, 2015, 2017; 400m - Women 2015, 2017; 4 x 400m Relay (Indoor) - Women 2010; 200m - Women 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009
Medals: 17 (13 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze)
- Gold – 2022 (4 x 400m Relay - Women); 2019 (4 x 400m Relay - Mixed, 4 x 400m Relay - Women); 2017 (4 x 100m Relay - Women, 4 x 400m Relay - Women); 2015 (400m - Women); 2010 (4 x 400m Relay (Indoor) - Women); 2009 (200m - Women, 4 x 400m Relay - Women); 2007 (200m - Women, 4 x 100m Relay - Women, 4 x 400m Relay - Women); 2005 (200m - Women)
- Silver – 2015 (4 x 100m Relay - Women, 4 x 400m Relay - Women)
- Bronze – 2022 (4 x 400m Relay - Mixed); 2017 (400m - Women)

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Event Schedule

2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field

2024 Olympic Games - Track & Field