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.