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Allyson Felix Is Living Proof That A Woman’s Career Doesn’t End After Having Kids
There’s an unfortunate cultural narrative that suggests that a woman’s career is over after becoming a mother. This is even more prevalent in relation to female athletes, but 11-time Olympic medalist Allyson Felix proves that this perspective is BS.
By Meghan Dillon4 min read
After becoming a mother, Allyson Felix went to Congress to advocate for racial disparities in pregnancy-related deaths, beat Usain Bolt for the most gold medals won at the World Championships, and became the most decorated American track and field star of all time. Did I mention that she also left Nike after they cut her pay after becoming a mother? She’s living proof that a woman’s career doesn’t end after having kids, and we love her for it.