"So many of us have been told not to do the big, bold thing. You know, at this age, I should probably be staying home and taking care of my kids, doing all that. And just, why not? Let's flip it on its head. Let's go after the thing. Let's be vulnerable."
"I would love to experience that. I would probably be upset at myself if I just didn't give it a try, she said. However it turns out, I'll still be there with my kids, hanging out and cheering everybody on."
"I had drawn inspiration from athletes who have continued competing into their 40s, including Tom Brady, LeBron James and Lindsey Vonn."
Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field athlete, aims to return from retirement at 40 for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She expressed a desire to challenge societal expectations and pursue her Olympic dream, citing a regret of not competing at a home Games. Felix, a mother of two and advocate for athletes balancing motherhood and careers, has drawn inspiration from other athletes who have competed into their 40s. Her participation in the LA28 Olympics is not guaranteed, as she must qualify through competitive trials.
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