40-year-old Allyson Felix to come out of retirement, attempt to qualify for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Allyson Felix has announced her return from retirement. Here's everything to know on how she can qualify for the 2028 Olympics.
40-year-old Allyson Felix to come out of retirement, attempt to qualify for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . After sitting on the sidelines for four years and witnessing her first Summer Olympics as a fan since 2000, Allyson Felix is back.
The seven-time Olympic gold medalist has announced her return to track and field in hopes of qualifying for her sixth Olympics at 42 years old. As part of her plan, Felix will return to coach Bobby Kersee to begin training in October. Don't expect to see Felix at track-and-field events often, as she still has a strong focus on her two children, ages 7 and 2.
But come 2027, Felix plans to be back in certified competition. Here's everything to know about Allyson Felix's return to track and field. MORE : Comparing Gabby Thomas and Allyson Felix, who's faster?
Allyson Felix comeback After the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Felix made the decision to retire from track and field. After not competing in Paris, though, Felix is hungry to find her way back to another Olympics. In an interview with TIME Magazine , Felix said "So many of us have been told not to do the big, bold thing.