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Some pro athletes keep getting better as they age − neuroscience can explain how they stay sharp

  • Written by: Fiddy Davis Jaihind Jothikaran, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Hope College
imageRecovery and mental resilience support the development of neuroplasticity, which helps athletes like Allyson Felix stay sharp. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s are not just keeping up – they are thriving.

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