Allyson Felix, most decorated US female track Olympian, announces comeback bid for 2028 LA Games
Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track Olympian in U.S. history, has announced her intention to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. At 42, she aims to become the first American sprinter to compete in the Olympics at that age. Felix, who has won 11 Olympic medals, is determined to challenge age barriers and inspire others.
- ▪Allyson Felix will be 42 when the 2028 Olympics begin in Los Angeles.
- ▪She has won 11 Olympic medals, including seven golds, across five different Games.
- ▪Felix aims to be the first American sprinter to compete in the Olympics at age 40 or older.
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Sports Allyson Felix, most decorated US female track Olympian, announces comeback bid for 2028 LA Games Felix, who will be 42 in 2028, would be the first American sprinter to ever reach the Games in their 40s By Scott Thompson Fox News Published April 27, 2026 8:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson previews USA Gymnastics team in 2028 LA Olympics Team USA 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medalist Shawn Johnson speaks to Fox News Digital about her expectations for the 2028 team in Los Angeles, and what it might look like if Simone Biles doesn't compete.
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