The athletes who triumph at 40 in the world Tom Brady Tiger Woods Roger Federer

The passage of time against them cannot. At age 43, Tom Brady He managed to qualify for the 10th Super Bowl in his career after the victory with Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Final of the National Conference. So, we ask ourselves: Who are those athletes in the 40-year range in the sport’s elite?

As a result of work, discipline, and effort, these 8 athletes maintain themselves at the highest level in their sports And just for this fact they already deserve that we stand up and give them a standing ovation. Some dominate more than others, but the common denominator is that they are living legends.

Tennis has two representatives, two athletes are Spanish and we have the same number of Italians to finish this unmissable list with the most brilliant figures in golf and the NFL. Without further waiting … let’s get started!

Roger Federer – Tennis

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At 39, next August 8 Roger Federer He will turn 40 and despite missing the second half of the 2020 season, he is not thinking about retirement. The Swiss tennis player accumulates 20 Grand Slam titles and in 2021 its return to full conditions is awaited.

Serena Williams – Tenis

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The arrival of Serena Williams The WTA revolutionized the tennis world because it began to dominate the courts regardless of surfaces. On September 26 he will turn 40 years old and with 23 Grand Slam titles continues as one of the most dominant players.

Alejandro Valverde – Cycling

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Through the ranks of the Movistar team, cyclists and the eternal Alejandro Valverde He always ends up dominating them At 40 years old, on April 25, 1980 he will turn 41, the Spanish cyclist announced that he will retire this season after winning the World Championship (2018) and the Tour of Spain (2009) among his greatest achievements.

Pau Gasol – NBA

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With two titles NBA and 18 seasons, Pau Gasol winks at Los angeles lakers to be able to retire with LeBron James and his brother Marc. Throughout his career for the best basketball in the world, the 40-year-old Spanish pivot averages 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

Valentino Rossi – Motorcycling

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During the 2021 Moto GP season, Valentino Rossi will be 42 years old (February 16, 1979) and with nine world titles in four different categories he remains in the elite of this motor sport. ‘The doctor’ aspires to become the oldest winner.

Gianluigi Buffon – Soccer

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At 42, he will meet them on Thursday, January 28, Gianluigi Buffon remains in one of the most important teams in the world and in Serie A: Juventus. Although he is now a substitute, the Italian goalkeeper accumulates among his record a World Cup (2006) and 10 titles of the local rental in Italy.

Tiger Woods – Golf

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Considered by many to be the best golfer in history, Tiger Woods continues to compete at the highest level in the PGA. After spending a decade without winning, the North American golfer managed return to victory in the Augusta Master of 2019 and already accumulates 15 Majors.

Tom Brady – NFL

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They considered him retired and said he had no arm, but Tom Brady He managed to qualify for the 10th Super Bowl in 21 season and with 43 years. Most significantly, he did it with a team other than the New England Patriots: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Further, the quarterback is the biggest winner in history with 6 Super Bowls.

Special mention: Lebron James – NBA

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To the 36 years old and with 18 seasons over, LeBron James continues to dominate the NBA from start to finish. He comes from winning the fourth NBA title, first with the Los Angeles Lakers, and was MVP of the Finals. ‘The king’ remains the most influential player today.

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