Midwest curler now oldest American to compete in Winter Olympics after last-minute sub

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Feb. 12, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 12, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/midwest-curler-becomes-oldest-american-to-compete-in-winter-olympics-after-last-minute-sub/3891922/

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Minnesota curler [ Rich Ruohonen ][18] has officially made U.S. Olympic history in a moment more than 30 years in the making. The 54-year-old curler made his Olympic debut in Team USA's match against Switzerland, becoming the oldest American to compete in a [ Winter Olympics ][19] . Stream NBC 5 f...