Some athletes including a high proportion of the very best seem to stop the aging process in its tracks, performing at an elite level well into their 30s, 40s, or even 50s.
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Stacker took a dive into greatness by curating a list of 26 ageless athletes who competed well into their 40s, drawing on sites including Stathead and Olympedia.
Cowboys kicker Brett Maher might have competition, or friendly company, when Dallas visits the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in the NFC Divisional playoffs.