Sprinter

Allyson Felix

American sprinter, seven-time Olympic gold medallist, most decorated woman in Olympic athletics

All evidence

5 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2015

   • 400 m49.26 s

     CompetitionWorld Championships, age 292015 World Championships, Beijing

     “400 Metres 49.26 27 AUG 2015”

     Allyson FELIX | Profile | World AthleticsOfficial result2015-08-27

2. 2012

   • 100 m10.89 s

     CompetitionLondon Olympics, age 26London 2012 Olympic Games

     “100 Metres 10.89 04 AUG 2012”

     Allyson FELIX | Profile | World AthleticsOfficial result2012-08-04

   • 200 m21.69 s

     CompetitionUS Olympic Trials, age 262012 US Olympic Trials, Eugene

     “200 Metres 21.69 30 JUN 2012”

     Allyson FELIX | Profile | World AthleticsOfficial result2012-06-30

   • Deadlift245 lb

     Max or PRBodyweight 125 lb

     “Felix packs a lot of power in her 125-pound frame. She can leg-press 700 pounds and dead-lift 245 pounds.”

     Allyson Felix: 5 Things You Need To Know About the Standout American Sprinter (SI Kids)News report2012low confidence

     One secondhand report; no date for the lift. Conflicts with her coach's 270 lb account. Page date approximate (London 2012 era).

3. 2003

   • Deadlift270 lb

     Max or PRHigh school, age 17Bodyweight 123 lbHigh school training (age 17)

     “Allyson increased September's 125 lbs deadlift to 270 lbs in mid April (as witnessed by Tim Layden of Sports Illustrated)”

     The Holy Grail in Speed Training (Barry Ross, Dragon Door, archived)Trainer said2003-04medium confidence

     Written by her high school strength coach Barry Ross. She weighed about 123 lb. He adds an 'estimated 300 lbs by June' (an estimate, not recorded). Conflicts with the 245 lb figure from SI Kids.