Trending Now - Allyson Felix, Olympic Icon, Aims for 2028 Comeback at 40
WHO:
NBC Sports - Allyson Felix's representative confirmed her plans to return to track and field competition in 2027.
Yahoo Sports - Allyson Felix is a seven-time Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
Fox News - Allyson Felix, Olympic icon and most decorated US female track Olympian.
Daily Mail Sports - Allyson Felix, who has claimed 11 Olympic medals.
WHAT:
NBC Sports - Felix aims to become the first U.S. track and field athlete to compete at a sixth Olympics in 2028.
NBC Sports - Felix stated, “I would probably be upset at myself if I just didn’t give it a try,” regarding her comeback.
Yahoo Sports - Felix stated, “So many of us have been told not to do the big, bold thing,” in her first interview announcing her comeback.
Fox News - Allyson Felix announced plans to compete at the 2028 LA Games.
Daily Mail Sports - Felix performed a shock retirement U-turn, targeting an Olympic return.
WHERE:
Fox News - The 2028 Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles, California.
WHEN:
Yahoo Sports - Felix plans to start serious training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in October.
Fox News - Felix aims to compete at the 2028 LA Games at age 42.
WHY:
Newsweek - Felix is attempting a comeback to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
HOW:
NBC Sports - Felix plans to return to full training in October with coach Bobby Kersee, who has coached her since 2004.
Yahoo Sports - Felix will need to participate in certified events in 2027 to qualify for the Olympic team.
Daily Mail Sports - Felix retired from the sport at the conclusion of the 2022 season, a year after the Tokyo Games.
(UPDATED April 28, 2026 11:31 UTC)
Allyson Felix's representative has confirmed that she plans to return to track and field competition in 2027, aiming to become the first U.S. track and field athlete to compete in a sixth Olympics in 2028. Felix expressed her determination, stating, “I would probably be upset at myself if I just didn’t give it a try,” as she prepares for her comeback. She intends to return to full training in October with her longtime coach, Bobby Kersee, who has guided her since 2004.
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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 04:13 UTC)
Allyson Felix, a remarkable seven-time Olympic gold medalist in track and field, has announced her comeback in a recent interview, stating, “So many of us have been told not to do the big, bold thing.” She plans to begin serious training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in October and will need to participate in certified events in 2027 to qualify for the Olympic team. Felix's return to the sport is generating excitement as she prepares to chase her Olympic dreams once again.
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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 01:29 UTC)
Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track Olympian in U.S. history with 11 Olympic medals, has announced her plans to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. After retiring at the end of the 2022 season, Felix is making a surprising comeback at the age of 42, aiming to qualify for the upcoming Games. This decision marks a significant turn in her career as she targets another Olympic appearance after her remarkable achievements in the sport.