Look at the Olympics. You have a swimmer like Dara Torres. Even in the 50-meter event. The 41-year-old mother proved you can do it. 
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BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.
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Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
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Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, with an altitude of 8,848 meters (29,028 feet), is seen in this aerial view taken from a passenger aircraft flying over Nepal at a height of 9,144 meters (30,000 feet), November 9, 2008. Everest is part of the Himalayan mountain range along the border of Nepal and Tibet. In background is the Tibetan Plateau. Picture taken November 9, 2008.
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A Tibetan man ploughs a field near Gyabon Hamlet located near the base camp of Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 9, 2008. An envoy to the Dalai Lama said on Thursday Chinese negotiators had shown a willingness to engage with the Tibetan side during recent talks, despite major differences on important issues.
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The summit of the world's highest mountain Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma, is covered in cloud as climbers from the Olympic torch relay team reach the top in the Tibet Autonomous Region May 8, 2008. Heavy snowfall during the past week had hampered efforts for the Olympic torch's ascent, but the team of 31 Chinese climbers, 22 of them ethnic Tibetans, reached Everest's summit with the Olympic flame this morning.
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Quotes about Dara Torres
Birch has been an inspiration to everyone ... He's proof that age has nothing to do with achievement. All you have to do is think of Dara Torres, who just competed in her fifth Olympics. But Torres had a lot of assistance. In Birch's case, though, he's doing it all on his own. He does it because of his love of swimming.
said Kiefer
I watched Dara Torres and I was crying when she got her silver ... I love her. She’s an inspiration to all women and she did a great job at her age. Now 40 is the new 20.
said Olga Goldovskaya
Dara Torres in the Olympic Games in her 40s winning the silver medal and Cloris Leachman at 82 years old on 'Dancing with the Stars,' ... The message is clear: Our pre-determined expectations, based on age alone, are clearly wrong.
said Mark R Hutchinson
in Malaysia Sun
It certainly gives me some hope that as we age that some of the things that we have taken for granted, such as loss of physical abilities, aren't as profound as we expected. I think that Lance and Dara Torres are the result of smart training done in a proper way with a good foundation of physiology behind it.
was said
in USA Today
The best thing about Beijing was just being there and swimming ... But going out after or just hanging out when not competing was a lot of fun too. Swimming with all of the elite athletes that everyone looks up to was cool. It's fun to be able to tell people Dara [Torres] was my suitemate or Christie [Magnuson] was my roommate, but they are just regular people like you and me.
said Christine Marshall
For me it's always been about the process. The process of getting there is the best part. Armstrong, who turns 37 on September 18, conceded that his age is starting to catch up with him but the Texas native pointed to other older athletes, including 41-year-old Olympic medalist swimmer Dara Torres, who have succeeded in their respective sports. I get up out of bed a little slow
was said
in Irish Times
