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Jorrit Bergsma just shattered a century-old record, proving age is just a number when it comes to Olympic glory. The Netherlands speedskater won gold at 40, becoming the oldest long track champion in history.
Calgary runner Maria Zambrano shattered her own Canadian half-marathon record by four minutes, coming within 22 seconds of the world record. The 55-year-old masters athlete continues a stunning streak of record-breaking performances that prove age is just a number.
Nick Baumgartner made history at 40 as the oldest Olympic snowboarding medalist ever, and now he's going back for more. The Michigan gold medalist just qualified for his fifth Winter Olympics in 2026.
At 41, ski legend Lindsey Vonn has claimed seven podium finishes in eight races this season, making her a double medal favorite at next month's Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. No other skier has more than three podiums in speed events this year.
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Qatari racing legend Nasser Al-Attiyah just captured his sixth Dakar Rally title, putting him within striking distance of the all-time car category record. The 55-year-old overcame 8,000 kilometers of grueling Saudi Arabian desert to inch closer to motorsport immortality.