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Olympic Medalist Allyson Felix Is Enjoying Retirement And Focusing On Motherhood: "Sometimes You Sacrifice Some Things"

Female elite athletes are eventually left with a difficult decision of whether they want to continue their career or focus on motherhood and their family. Five-time Olympian Allyson Felix recently retired and shared some insight into how she's handling the transition.

By Gina Florio2 min read
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Allyson Felix has accrued 11 Olympic medals in track and field; at the London Olympics in 2012, she won three gold medals. But she decided to retire recently after helping Team USA win the 4x400-meter relay preliminary race in Oregon. Her biggest focus right now is motherhood.