Elite athletes are competing longer and at a higher level than ever before. LeBron James and Lindsey Vonn just turned 40, and ...

Aging athletes such as LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lindsey Vonn are similar to racing cars: maintained by tinkering mechanics, data analysts, and shelves of replacement parts.

Modern elite athletes extend careers with high-tech support, mirroring Formula 1 teams in their approach to maintenance and performance.