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HIBT Lab! Saysh: Wes and Allyson Felix

2023-03-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC ·50m 32s ·by Guy Raz / NPR
HIBT Lab! Saysh: Wes and Allyson Felix
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About this episode

Allyson Felix is the most decorated American track and field athlete of all time. She’s also a mother. Those two identities came into conflict in 2018 when negotiating a contract renewal with her shoe sponsor, Nike.  Ultimately, Allyson broke ties with Nike because the new contract presented a