Allyson Felix, the decorated track and field athlete, is reportedly planning a comeback bid for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 40-year-old sprinter, already a multiple Olympic medalist, aims to compete in her hometown Games, which would see her participate at age 42. Felix has been open about her desire to "go after the thing," expressing a willingness to be vulnerable in her pursuit.
Felix, a mother of two children, Camryn (7) and Trey (2), stated her intention to return to training in October. The possibility of competing in a sixth Olympics has emerged as a significant personal ambition for the athlete. She has also been active in sports governance, holding a position on the IOC Athletes' Commission and the LA28 Organizing Committee Athletes’ Commission.
Her previous career saw her win 11 Olympic medals, placing her second only to Paavo Nurmi in Olympic track and field history. To qualify for the Games, Felix would likely need to reach at least the final of the 100m or 400m at the Olympic Trials for relay consideration, or finish within the top three to secure a spot in an individual event.
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Felix, a Los Angeles native, previously trained at UCLA. The announcement follows her presence at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she experienced "mixed emotions" from the sidelines. Her potential return also occurred amidst discussions regarding athlete endorsements, notably with Gap and a subsequent policy change by Nike. A dedicated website, moreinus.com, has been launched to document her comeback journey.
