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Olympian Allyson Felix Transforms Personal Struggle into Maternal Health Movement

Olympian Allyson Felix Transforms Personal Struggle into Maternal Health Movement

Felix during the 4x400m relay final at the Tokyo Games in 2021. Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Allyson Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in Olympic history, has transitioned from her illustrious athletic career to becoming a prominent advocate for maternal health, particularly for women of color. Felix won her final Olympic gold medal in the women’s 4x400m relay at the Tokyo 2020 Games (held in 2021), bringing her […]