Fast Field in 100 Stands in Way of Felix’s Pursuit of 4 Gold Medals

By LYNN ZINSER

EUGENE, Ore. — When Allyson Felix folds her long legs into the starting blocks in the first round of the 100 meters at the United States Olympic track and field trials Friday, she will feel a little more at home than usual.

Felix, a two-time world champion in the 200 meters, has been working out with the same model starting block used here at Oregon’s Hayward Field. “I’ve been working on the start, been working on executing the race,” Felix said. “I know I can do it. I’m just trying to put the right race together in the final. Hopefully, it will work out for me.”

At 22, Felix is trying to become her sport’s dominant multi-event athlete. By the time the team is chosen after eight days of competition, Felix hopes to have qualified for the 100, the 200 and the 4x100 and 4x400 relays.

Fast Field in 100 Stands in Way of Felix’s Pursuit of 4 Gold Medals....