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OregonGoldRush | Allyson Felix set to say farewell after one final race

Published:Friday | July 15, 2022 | 4:23 PM
Allyson Felix of the United States smiles at the finish line of the women's 200-meter competition at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting in Rome, Thursday, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The beginning of the 2022 World Championships also is expected to mark the end for one of track and field's greatest sprinters, Allyson Felix.

The 36-year-old 13-time world champion is among those eligible to race in the mixed 4x400 meter relay Friday night at Hayward Field.

It's the only event she's entered in at the 10-day meet, and if the Americans win a medal it will mark her 19th over 10 appearances at worlds, extending a record she already owns.

“It's been an incredible journey,” said Felix, who is retiring after worlds.

“I've really enjoyed my time over the years. I've had a lot of ups and downs. I love this sport so much. It's broken my heart many times but I've also had many really joyous moments.”

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