The renowned track and field star, Allyson Felix, is set to emerge from retirement with the goal of participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at the age of 42. As a native of Los Angeles, Felix is driven by the prospect of competing in her sixth Olympic Games, should she qualify.
Following her retirement after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with an impressive 11 Olympic medals, Felix has been drawn back in by the opportunity to perform at a home Games. In a recent interview with TIME magazine, Felix expressed her determination, stating, "Why not?
Let's flip it on its head. Let's go after the thing. Let's be vulnerable." Felix aspires to experience the electric atmosphere of competing as a host-country athlete, having previously witnessed the enthusiastic support for home athletes during the Olympics.
Although her spot at the Los Angeles Games is not secured, Felix is resolute in her pursuit, acknowledging that she would regret not attempting to qualify. The path to qualification, however, will be challenging, as she must navigate the fiercely competitive US track and field qualification system.