Expelling The Myth

For as long as I can remember the age of 30 seemed to be the end point for the sporting elite.   As a young sports fan I would often hear the commentators mention that top class athletes were nearing the end of their careers by their late twenties.   I was of the understanding that at 28 these people would have to retire from the pursuits of being a top athlete in their very near future. Is this myth still true today? Well some commentators, sports teams, clubs, sponsors would still have you believe that this is the case.   Why? Today marks the start of the London 2017 World Athletics Championships, which will be the biggest sporting event held in England’s capital city since the 2012 Olympic Games.   Please listen carefully for the following and similar statements from the commentators of the event… “30 years of age now” with a tone that suggests they’re about to be handed their pensioners bus pass post competition.   Too often, statements l...