8legs: U.s. olympic & paralympic committee

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For sprinter Allyson Felix and NFL player Drew Dalman, two equally courageous decisions

Felix announced she will begin training for the 2028 U.S. track team in Los Angeles, seeking to push beyond age-related limits.
Dalman retired after starting all games for the Bears, ending a two-year, $42 million contract cycle.
Dalman’s retirement is framed as a high-profile sports decision amid salary-cap considerations for the Bears.
The piece compares Felix’s pursuit of a comeback to Dalman’s decision to leave football, stressing personal risk and resilience.
Felix’s goal is to crush limitations and stay fearless, not simply chase more medals or money.
The report places both athletes on opposite ends of their careers: Felix in her 40s and Dalman in his prime still choosing retirement.
Felix aims for a return to top form and competition, potentially for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
Dalman’s retirement is treated as a personal decision rather than a financial move alone.
The piece draws parallels to other aging athletes who defy expectations and keep competing at high levels.

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