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54-Year-Old Ruohonen Makes Olympic Curling History

2/11/2026

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  • Rich Ruohonen, a 54-year-old personal injury attorney, is the alternate on the U.S. men's Olympic curling team for the Milan-Cortina Games.
  • He is set to become the oldest American to compete in the Winter Olympics.
  • Ruohonen is a two-time U.S. champion who began curling in fifth grade.
  • Although he stepped back from elite curling in 2022, he remains a vital team member, handling logistics.