As LeBron James vows to defy age, 7 sporting stars who still shone in their 40s
- Los Angeles Lakers superstar wants to win a fifth championship and continue playing until his son joins him in the NBA
- Precedents from Tom Brady to Tiger Woods show there are exceptions to the rule that age catches up with everyone
Age is just a number, right? For most of us that rings true, but in the world of competitive sport, the older you get, the harder it usually is to win.
Years of wear and tear, while pushing your body to the outer limits of human potential, eventually takes its toll. But there are exceptions to the rule.
Innovations in sports science, treatment, training and diet have seen professional athletes push themselves harder and for longer than ever before.
The issue of age has garnered some attention this week as Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made it clear that a fifth NBA championship title was in his sights. James, who turned 38 on Friday, reflected on his career after another frustrating Lakers defeat, this one to the Miami Heat.
“I’m a winner, and I want to win and give myself a chance to win and still compete for championships,” James said. “That has always been my passion, that has always been my goal since I entered the league as an 18-year-old kid out of Akron, Ohio.”
