Osaka triple gold medallist Allyson Felix is the latest addition to the exclusive IAAF Online Diaries. Throughout the year the 22-year-old will share her personal thoughts and opinions on her training, competition and life off the track.

“Happy New Year everybody!

“December was a hectic month for me. I finally finished my degree in Elementary Education at USC and I’m now able to train full time.

“It’s just an enormous burden lifted off me with the stress with classes and training. I am training longer and getting the rest my body needs.

“I was determined to finish school so I could focus on preparation for the Olympics this year.

“Initially, I was going to spread it out and do it little by little but then I was determined to get it all down.

“Definitely, there were conflicts with my school schedule and my meet schedule but school always came first. I’ll probably have to miss the Doha meet this year so that I can participate in graduation ceremonies.