USC renames track facility Allyson Felix Field, honoring legendary Olympian
Allyson Felix is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time. The USC Trojan combined excellence and longevity on a scale few others have ever done. Her place in history is secure, but now that place carries even more history.
Her name will permanently be part of the facility for USC’s world-class track and field program.
Alex Sinatra of College Wire has more on this story:
“The former USC standout will be the namesake of USC’s track and field facility which will now be known as Allyson Felix Field.
“USC President Carol L. Folt kicked off the event.
“’We are here to celebrate an incredible Trojan,’ Folt said. ‘We’re here to mark a new day for this incredible field and for the legendary USC track and field teams and the student-athletes and coaches who use this field each day.’”
‘Felix shared her thoughts on Instagram about the honor.
“’So surreal to be standing here 19 years later where my journey as an athlete and a person truly began. I spent hours at this track training, studying and hanging with friends. Here’s to my family, friends and peers that have kept me going and inspired me to be the best I can be.’”
Felix won 11 Olympic track and field medals, the most for any woman in the history of the Olympic Games. That number is second overall to only one person, Finnish male Paavo Nurmi, who has 12.
