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3 GOAT's at 40: How Ronaldo, LeBron and Hamilton Have Defied Athletic Timelines

From physical evolution to mindset mastery, three sporting icons are proving that greatness doesn’t fade—it adapts.

Apr 28, 2025
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In sport, turning 30 was once the point where pundits started sharpening retirement speeches. But Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, and Lewis Hamilton didn’t just stretch the narrative, they shattered it.

Now at 40, all three remain not only present in their respective arenas but still influencing, still competing, still mattering. They’ve redefined what …

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