| 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] .
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