Allyson Felix wins 400m heat, one step closer to 5th Olympic team

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Allyson Felix wins 400m heat, one step closer to 5th Olympic team | NBC Sports

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Allyson Felix won her 400m heat in 50.99 seconds during the first round of the women’s 400m of Olympic trials.

She advances to the semis and moving one round closer to a spot on Team USA again.

What is Felix’s time in the 400m, and how does it compare to other athletes competing in the U.S. Olympic trials?

Allyson Felix, the legendary American sprinter, took a giant stride towards the Tokyo Olympics on Friday evening, when she won the 400m heat at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Felix, who already has nine Olympic medals to her name, including six golds, is looking to qualify for her fifth Olympic Games.

Felix, 35, finished the race in 50.99 seconds, the second-fastest time in the world this year, behind Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas. Felix’s time put her ahead of Wadeline Jonathas, who came in second with a time of 51.20, and Kendall Ellis, who was third with a time of 51.25.

The victory in the first round of the 400m was a confident statement from Felix, whose preparation for the U.S. Olympic trials was marred by an ankle injury. Nevertheless, Felix has remained focused on achieving her goal of competing in yet another Olympic Games, and this triumph underlined her form and ability as one of the strongest competitors in the world.

Felix’s potential path to another golden triumph at the Olympics goes through several more rounds of competition. Following this preliminary win, she must finish in the top three of the 400m semifinals and the finals to ensure sealing a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. She has also opted to compete in the 200m at the trials as well, so there are still more opportunities for her to qualify for the Olympics.

Felix has long been celebrated for her athletic accomplishments, but her contributions off the track have also endeared her to fans, serving as a beacon for athletes and mothers around the world. In addition to her advocacy for maternal health and racial justice, Felix has been an influential voice in seeking out greater pay, better working conditions and support for female athletes everywhere.

Considering her storied career, Felix remains humble, stating after the race: “It felt good. I’m just trying to take it round by round, and that’s what today was about. I’m excited to have made it through to the next round, and I’m just looking forward to that.”

Should Felix secure a spot on the U.S. Olympic team and make her way to Tokyo, she would have an opportunity to put an emphatic final touch on a remarkable career, which would undoubtedly inspire future generations of athletes. For now, all eyes will be on her 400m and 200m performances in the coming days.

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