Today, Allyson Felix became the most decorated US track and field athlete ever, winning her 11th Olympic medal, as the US women won the 4×400 relay. And the internet was rejoicing, not just because of who Felix is, but what she’s had to endure – and the people she’s had to prove wrong, over and over, to get to where she is.
Which, if you want to see it in visual form, is:
The numbers are out of this world:
But Allyson’s story is of particular note not just because of how amazing she is, but because of this:
Who’s laughing now, Nike?
Keep on inspiring, Allyson:
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