Felix, who walked away from the sport in 2022 with a record 11 Olympic medals and 20 World Championship titles, confirmed in an exclusive interview with TIME on Monday, April 27, 2026, that she is ready to embark on a "live experiment in human potential."
The Bobby Kersee Reunion
The comeback is no mere exhibition. Felix is reuniting with her longtime mentor and legendary coach Bobby Kersee, with plans to begin a rigorous, full-time training program in October 2026. Her strategy is measured and family-oriented; she expects to return to official competition in **2027**, allowing her to ramp up slowly toward the 2028 U.S. Olympic Trials.
A Homecoming Love Story
For Felix, the motivation isn't just about adding to her trophy cabinet—it’s about the city that raised her. She described the 2028 Games as a "once-in-a-lifetime homecoming" and admitted it is the only thing powerful enough to pull her back into the spikes.
"So many of us have been told not to do the big, bold thing," Felix said. "At this age, I should probably be staying home and taking care of my kids... but why not? Let's flip it on its head. Let's go after the thing. Let's be vulnerable."