American sprinter Allyson Felix unretires, intends to compete at 2028 LA Olympics

The GIST: Legendary American sprinter Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track & field athlete in Olympic history, announced her comeback on Monday. The 40-year-old Felix intends to compete at the 2028 LA Games — and yes, she’s aware it’ll be an uphill climb.

💪 How she’ll do it: Having already reached the mountaintop of her sport, Felix is ready to experiment with “biohacking” trends, like supplements, saunas, and swimming cross-training, in addition to support from athlete innovation hubs focused on female performance.

• A mom of two, Felix wants to stay close to her kids throughout this transition. While she’ll begin training in earnest this October, we won’t see her compete until at least 2027.

🖨️ The blueprint: Felix isn’t alone in her longevity quest. American skier Lindsey Vonn (41) returned to competition in 2024, tennis GOAT Serena Williams (44) is flirting with a comeback of her own, and LeBron James (41) is still averaging a near double-double with the LA Lakers in the NBA Playoffs. Age is just a number, after all.

♥️ The final word: The 11-time Olympic medalist acknowledged she’s not trying to relive her glory days, but is instead focused on one question: What are the limits for a pro athlete in their forties? Now she’ll get answers — perhaps in front of a hometown crowd in LA in two years. This comeback isn’t about achievement; it’s about discovery. How lucky we are to watch.