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@FreeBornAde
Don't really think age had much effect on riding fixed gear, as long as the bike is set up correctly. But if the bike set-up is wrong, fixed gear will magnify any problems. So saddle height, top tube length etc are more important, in my opinion.
I'm 46 and was still racing on fixed until two years ago, too busy to train hard at the moment. But I was still going under 21 minutes for ten miles, which is pretty quick.
Get the bike set-up right and you'll be ok. And don't over estimate your strength, initially. Keep the gear low until you've adjusted back to fixed.