Allyson Felix Stuns Track World With 2028 Olympics Comeback Plan
Allyson Felix is apparently not done with the Olympic stage just yet. In a move that has stunned the track and field world, the most decorated female track athlete in Olympic history is reportedly coming out of retirement to chase a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Felix would be 42 by the time the Olympics arrive, but that has not stopped her from targeting what would be her sixth Olympic appearance. For an athlete who has already built one of the greatest careers the sport has ever seen, this comeback bid adds a whole new layer to her legacy, especially with the Games set to take place on home soil in Los Angeles.
BREAKING: Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history, is coming out of retirement to compete for a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, per TIME.
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 27, 2026
Felix, who will be 42 by the 2028 Summer Games, is aiming to qualify for her sixth… pic.twitter.com/AeVGjTCRAh
The news was confirmed on X by Yahoo sports who said, "BREAKING: Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history, is coming out of retirement to compete for a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, per TIME. Felix, who will be 42 by the 2028 Summer Games, is aiming to qualify for her sixth Olympic Games."
Allyson Felix Has Unfinished Business at the Olympics
Allyson Felix is about to make one of the most fascinating comeback attempts track and field has seen in years.
After stepping away from the sport in 2022, Felix is preparing to return with her eyes on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The goal is massive: make another U.S. Olympic team, race in her hometown, and do it at an age where most sprinters are long finished competing at that level.
That is what makes this so interesting. Felix is not pretending this will be easy or acting like she is the same athlete she was in her prime. She knows the odds are tough, especially with how brutal U.S. track trials can be. But the chance to walk into an Olympic stadium in Los Angeles, with her kids watching and the crowd behind her, is clearly too meaningful to ignore.
Her comeback, called "Project Six," is expected to build slowly. She plans to return to a serious training routine with Bobby Kersee and work toward racing again before the Olympic trials. Whether she qualifies or not, Felix seems determined to find out what is still possible.
For someone who has already won everything, this is less about proving her greatness and more about chasing one last dream on her own terms.
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This story was originally published April 27, 2026 at 12:33 PM.