The world's most decorated female track and field athlete, Allyson Felix, has revealed plans to come out of retirement with the aim of competing in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics at the age of 42. A native of Los Angeles, Felix is eyeing a sixth Olympic appearance, having previously won seven gold medals. Following her retirement after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with a total of 11 Olympic medals, Felix has been tempted back by the prospect of competing on home soil. In a recent interview, Felix expressed her desire to defy expectations and push beyond her limits, saying, "Why not?
Let's flip it on its head. Let's go after the thing. Let's be vulnerable." Felix is drawn to the idea of experiencing the electric atmosphere of a home Games, having previously witnessed the fervent support for host-country athletes. Although her place at the Los Angeles Games is far from certain, Felix is willing to take on the challenge of the US track and field qualification system, driven by a desire to test herself and be present with her family at the event, regardless of the outcome.