I know that I wasn't bred to be an Olympian. I didn't start running until high school, and I just stumbled upon to.
Allyson FelixI feel like my name completely does not belong on that list [of great athlets], but I'm completely grateful for everything that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have done.
Allyson FelixAs you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.
Allyson FelixJackie Joyner-Kersee is actually someone I have a personal relationship with and who continues to do amazing things in her community. I continue to be inspired by her. If I can emulate myself after someone it's her and I just hope to have that effect on my community and continue to go on to do things like she has.
Allyson Felix