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" The 200 meters is my baby. To me, it's the perfect distance. It's still a true sprint, but it unravels more. You get to enjoy the race a little bit more than the 100. "

Allyson Felix

You

Race

Perfect

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Because

Life

" I love a great pair of jeans and a nice blouse. "

" I myself am frustrated in just where sports are at. It's a hard thing when you're out there working every day, and you know that someone else is cheating and they may not necessarily get caught. "

" I always want to give more than I gave yesterday. "

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" I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared. "

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Run

" I am a sprinter, and I love to go fast. It's very difficult for me to be patient and follow a race strategy or conserve energy. "

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Sprinter

" I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift. "

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Gift