Allyson Felix Quotes

I know that I wasn't bred to be an Olympian. I didn't start running until high school, and I just stumbled upon to.

My mom always has this amazing ability to always see the best in a situation.

I know that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have paved the way and they have been a source of inspiration.

And as long as I'm passionate about the sport, I'm able to do that and I'm happy, then I would love to do another Olympics. I'm just going to see how I'm feeling.

For me, it's really important to be able to compete on the highest level.

I had worked so hard; that was my opportunity. And my mom was just able to turn it around for me. She helped me to be able to see the other side of things and that this is not the end for me.

As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.

I think it's very important, even if you're not in organized sports, but just to be active, to be healthy.