“It's great when it happens at the home stadium.
I have always been a little envious when an athlete performs at home and hears the roar of the fans.
Today was great, we got it.
It was an emotional day, consisting of messages alone.
I am so glad to know that this sport is in good hands!”
Felix quotes Reuters.
She also stated that she did not expect to hear so many words of gratitude and support from her comrades and young athletes.
Allison Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete in Olympic and World Championship history.
She is also the only athlete in the history of women's athletics to win seven Olympic gold medals.
Earlier it was reported that Felix decided to end her sports career at the end of the 2022 season.