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Tokyo Olympics: Allyson Felix kept running, stood up to Nike and redefined what's possible for women in sports - CBSSports.com
![First, she took on Nike. Now Olympic track star Allyson Felix wants to end the maternal health crisis. First, she took on Nike. Now Olympic track star Allyson Felix wants to end the maternal health crisis.](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/newscms/2021_08/3452392/allyson-1x1.jpeg)
First, she took on Nike. Now Olympic track star Allyson Felix wants to end the maternal health crisis.
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Allyson Felix, an Olympic medalist who split with Nike over maternity rights, signs with Athleta — Quartz at Work
![My Stomach Dropped': Allyson Felix Says Nike was Beyond 'Disrespectful' When Denying Her Maternal Pay Protection But Inviting Her to Join Women's Empowerment Ad My Stomach Dropped': Allyson Felix Says Nike was Beyond 'Disrespectful' When Denying Her Maternal Pay Protection But Inviting Her to Join Women's Empowerment Ad](https://atlantablackstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GettyImages-1325671412-scaled.jpg)
My Stomach Dropped': Allyson Felix Says Nike was Beyond 'Disrespectful' When Denying Her Maternal Pay Protection But Inviting Her to Join Women's Empowerment Ad
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