It's a bit different, since there actually is a fall-off with age in sports. A 45 year old basketball player is almost definitely more injured and less capable than a 20-year old. In most sports, you get better for the first 5-10 years being a pro and then it's all downhill from there.
Though, like tech, your trajectory at that point is usually management, analysis, or teaching.
Though, like tech, your trajectory at that point is usually management, analysis, or teaching.