Allyson Felix is the most decorated track athlete of all-time, and a mother to two kids. Recently, a fan penned a heartfelt note hailing the American as an ‘inspiration’ for her motherhood journey, and the former World and Olympic champion was quick to show her gratitude to the fan.
Felix gave birth to her first child in 2018, after a difficult pregnancy where she developed pre-eclampsia and had to deliver her daughter via emergency c-section. During her pregnancy, the sprinter was also involved in a spat with her then-sponsor Nike over their maternity policy.
Recently, a fan on Instagram celebrated the 39-year-old’s motherhood journey, writing,
“In 2018, upon learning of her pregnancy, Nike proposed a 70% pay cut to Allyson Felix and declined her request for maternity protections. In response, she left Nike, signed with Athleta in 2019 as their first sponsored athlete, and eleven months after giving birth, surpassed Usain Bolt’s record by securing her 12th World Championships gold medal.”
The fan went on to call Felix an ‘inspiration’,
“She did a shoot after having her child showing off her c-section scar and it was so beautiful to see. Not having any idea that a few years later I’d be having a c-section myself. Thank you for being you and swearing your scar so proud. You’re an inspiration @allysonfelix.”
Felix responded by writing,
“This means so much to me. Thank you”
Allyson Felix retired from track and field in 2021, after the Tokyo Olympics. She welcomed her second child in 2024.
Allyson Felix celebrates her son’s first birthday
In November 2023, Allyson Felix revealed that she was expecting her second child with husband Kenneth Ferguson. The 39-year-old welcomed her son, Trey, in April, 2024.
Recently, Felix celebrated her son turning a year old. Taking to Instagram she shared a snap of herself posing with her toddler, and wrote,
“I’m not okay! My sweet baby boy is one today! How?!! I wish I could pause time In the whirlwind of this past year, I am so grateful to be his mother. He was the answer to so many prayers. I wasn’t sure if I would be blessed with another child, but the privilege to mother him has been the greatest gift. He’s such a bright light – smiley, silly, strong-willed and proving everything they say about the second child true Happy 1st Birthday Trey.”
Outside of motherhood, Allyson Felix is exploring multiple new adventures since calling time on her sprinting career. She is the founder and CEO of Saysh, a footwear brand for women, and a founding partner of Always Alpha, a talent management firm for women’s sports.
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Edited by Pratham K Sharma
