2028 Olympics: Allyson Felix, seven-time Olympic gold medalist in track and field, announces comeback at age 40
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Allyson Felix, the most decorated female athlete in Olympic track and field history, announced her comeback aiming to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at age 42.
- Inspired by successful over-40 athletes like Tom Brady and LeBron James, Felix wants to challenge age-related stereotypes and prove women in their 40s can still achieve major athletic feats.
- Felix has won 11 Olympic medals, including seven golds, across five Olympics, with her best performance in London 2012 where she won three gold medals.
- Despite being inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame in 2025 and holding leadership roles in Olympic committees, Felix plans to start serious training in October 2026 and compete in certified events in 2027 to qualify for the team.
- Whether or not she makes the team, Felix intends to attend the 2028 Games to support Team USA alongside her children.
