Allyson Felix Shares Thoughtful Message on Instagram After Her Final World Athletics Championships Race

Allyson Felix wrapped her illustrious track and field career yesterday at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, earning the bronze medal with her Team USA teammates in the mixed 4 x 400-meter relay. Today, the beloved athlete shared a thoughtful message on Instagram. “Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened,” Felix wrote on the social media platform. Felix — who announced in April that this year would be her final season of competition — will take home her 19th world championship medal with the bronze, a total that includes 13 gold medals, three silver and three bronze. Aside from her world championships career, the 36-year-old athlete earned seven gold medals, three silver and one bronze in Olympic competition. Prior to the race, Felix shared a series of photos with a lengthy message on Instagram detailing her journey as an athlete. “There have been more tears [than] celebrations, more doubt than confidence, more prayer than trash talking. What I’ve learned is that you have to keep going. Just don’t quit,” the athlete wrote. “When you get knocked down, get back up. Ask for help because you’ll never do it alone. Take small steps toward your passion and you’ll end up in your purpose.” Felix continued,

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