Dakar 2020: Carlos Sainz is not alone: ​​other athletes who continue to defy age

The success of Carlos Sainz certifies that a high age is not incompatible with the conquest of triumphs in high level sport

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  Carlos Sainz wins his third Dakar
  

On the final podium of the Dakar, three drivers yesterday added up to 160 years, 50 participations and 14 titles in the car category. Carlos Sainz (57), Nasser Al-Attiyah (49) and Stphane Peterhansel (54) represent the old essences of this test that privileges the experience, but also represents a challenge of aerobic resistance in the middle of the Arabian desert. The example of these engine legends adds to that of other dolos, determined to defy the limits of genetics and to continue competing at the highest level. Because they don't resign themselves to the status of old glories. The ambition for the future is also yours.

TOM BRADY | AMERICAN FOOTBALL | 42 years

Three weeks ago, the Patriots quarterback became the most veteran player in history who played every game of the season. Not satisfied with this, the great dominator of the last two decades in the NFL looks for new options for the next course, given his status as a free agent. His numbers lost bellows in 2019, although he remained in ninth place in pitcher rnking (3,836 yards). The echoes of who had six champion rings and was four times Super Bowl MVP still rumble all over New England.

ALEJANDRO VALVERDE | CYCLING | 39 YEARS

On Saturday, July 25, at the foot of Mount Fuji, await the 234 kilometers of the Olympic test en route. The last frontier for the best Spanish cyclist of this century, who before taking the plane to Japan intends to hurry up to the last stage of the Tour as an indispensable preparation. If he does not fulfill the dream of gold he will still have another bullet in the World Cup, with the pertinent previous filming of the Tour of Spain. Repeating a rainbow jersey in Switzerland will also allow you to break the longevity record of Joop Zoetemelk, effective since 1985.

JESS NGEL GARCA BRAGADO | ATHLETICS | 50 YEARS

I am noticing the age limits, but I try to forget that I am already 50 years old to think about continuing to Tokyo, admit a few days ago the admirable Chuso, shortly after returning from his three weeks of preparation in South Africa. Many of his expedition companions were not even born when he proclaimed himself the 50km world champion in Stuttgart 1993. However, its ability to sacrifice remains intact. As he shows, his exhibition to a thermal camera and his 14 days of preparation on the ground for the Doha World Cup, where he finished eighth.

OKSANA CHUSOVITINA | GYM | 44 YEARS

In the Games of Barcelona, ​​with 17 years and under the post-Soviet flag of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), this jump specialist started with an equipment gold his exceptional Olympic career. With scarcely 150 centimeters high Y 43 kilos, his passion for training remains intact. In October, he was one step away from the final of his device at the Stuttgart World Cup, although he was able to seal the ticket for Tokyo, his eighth Olympic date. My goal is still to win a medal to Uzbekistan, he warns.

VINCE CARTER | BASKETBALL | 42 years

His portentous jumping ability was evident a few days ago, with a Tap before Gary Harris That monopolize the highlights of the day. I know that most teams can't give me good minutes, but I just want to go out on the track to compete and help my teammates grow, said the only one in NBA history who has played in four different decades. A great example of professionalism in the costumes of the Hawks bisoos. Since its debut, on February 5, 1999, no less than 22 seasons in the league. His title in the All-Star math contest of 2000, before Tracy McGrady Y Steve Francis, survive forever in the memory of fans.

KAZUYOSHI MIURA | FOOTBALL | 52 years

Since its premiere at Santos de Brasil, all by 1986, it has played in every corner of the planet. No less than 35 seasons, from Gnova to Sydney, going by Zagreb to this Yokohama FC, with whom he played three games of the last campaign and with whom he continues to renew from year to year. A striker who in 2017 snatches Stanley Matthews the honor of being the oldest in history to score a goal in a professional category. The legendary Englishman hung up his boots in Malta at age 55. Maybe this is the last challenge for King Kazu.