26 Women Athletes to Watch at the 2021 Olympics
From Phenoms to Medal Favorites, Meet 26 Women Athletes Ready to Shine at the Olympics
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Sport: Track and field
Country: USA
The most decorated track and field athlete of all time will return for her fifth Olympics, and to say we're excited is an understatement. Felix, who runs the 400-meter and 4x400-meter relay, has had a roller coaster four years since Rio. In 2018, she gave birth to her daughter, Camryn, after undergoing an emergency C-section. She went through a protracted sponsorship battle with Nike and eventually returned for an inspiring performance at the 2019 world championships that saw her break a medal record she once held with Usain Bolt. Another year of preparation will likely make Felix an even more fearsome competitor as she looks to add to her collection of Olympic medals (she already has nine).