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Oldies but goodies
- Updated: July 18, 2016
12:15 PM ET
When Henrik Stenson defeated Phil Mickelson by three strokes to win The Open, he took home his first career major at 40 years old. He joined an elite list of mature athletes that have had success this year.
HENRIK STENSON
Stenson finished 20-under par to win The Open, matching Jason Day’s mark for most shots under par in a major, and his 72-hole score of 264 set a new record, breaking David Toms’ mark of 265 in the 2001 PGA Championship, where too, the runner-up was Phil Mickelson.
Henrik Stenson won his first career major at 40 years old. ESPN Stats & Information
PEYTON MANNING
At 39, Peyton Manning became the oldest QB to win a Super Bowl when the Broncos defeated the Panthers, 24-10, in Super Bowl 50. Manning finished his career by becoming the 12th QB with multiple Super Bowl wins.
Peyton Manning is the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl. ESPN Stats & Information
SERENA WILLIAMS
34-year-old Serena Williams avenged her loss in the Australian Open final, defeating 28-year-old Angelique Kerber in straight sets for her …
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