Allyson Felix

Highlights

As of 2006, she was #1 in the world in the women's 200m

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Allyson hails from a close-knit family in the Los Angeles area. Her father, Paul, is an ordained minister, while her mother, Marlean, is an elementary school teacher.

Allyson has long shown the kind of potential which she is now only starting to fulfill. She began running in her first year of high-school, after being inspired by her brother's efforts in track and field, and hasn't looked back since.

The following are some "did you knows?" about Allyson:

A 2004 Olympic silver medalist in 200m setting a world junior record.

A 2004 Olympic trials, USA junior champion. 

She broke Marion Jones' previous USA junior and high school record of 22.58, set in 1992, at a high school meet in 2003.

She began running track in ninth grade becoming a five-time California state prep champion (three-time 100m, two-time 200m).

Was on the list of 2002 Nike Athletes of the Year.

Called "the world's fastest teenager" and the "future of sprinting."

She currently resides in Southern California.

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