Paris, France, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Still in the game: Athletes who made comeback in their 40s

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2026-06-01

American tennis great Serena Williams is to return to the professional circuit when she competes in the doubles at Queen's Club later this month at the age of 44. AFP Sports picks out a quintet of other sports legends who returned to competition with some finding the saying life begins at 40 is indeed true: Allyson Felix She may be the most decorated woman in Olympics athletics history with 11 medals but she is hungry for more and is eyeing a c......

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