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Allyson Felix and Jessica Fox Elected to IOC Athletes' Commission

The decorated Olympians will serve eight-year terms, representing athletes' interests within the International Olympic Committee

  • Felix and Fox were among four athletes elected by their peers at the Paris Olympics.
  • Felix received the highest number of votes, with 2,880 out of 6,576 ballots cast.
  • The new members will replace those elected at the 2016 Rio Olympics, including Yelena Isinbayeva.
  • The IOC Athletes' Commission includes 115 members, featuring former athletes, royals, and notable figures.
  • Duties include approving future Olympic host cities and representing athlete concerns.
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