We can’t all be like LeBron James at 41. But these athletes still have lots to teach us about active ageing

GettyImages Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images The poet Dylan Thomas famously wrote, “old age should burn and rave at close of day” – and a high-profile cohort of professional athletes seems to be taking him literally. Samoan-New Zealand rugby great Ma'a Nonu (44) recently fronted for South African provincial team the Sharks against his old side, the All Blacks, to plaudits from fans of both teams. Lebron James (41) remains a force in the United States National Basketball Association, averaging…