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Coverage dated February 11, 2026

Curling alternate Rich Ruohonen makes history as oldest U.S. Winter Olympian ever

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Rich Ruohonen, the 54-year-old alternate for Team USA, made history with his Olympic debut at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Curling alternate Rich Ruohonen makes history as oldest U.S. Winter Olympian ever (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Rich Ruohonen, the 54-year-old alternate for Team USA, made history with his Olympic debut at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday.

  2. WDIO Duluth

    Minnesota curler Rich Ruohonen makes history as oldest American to compete at the Winter Olympics (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    A Minnesota curler made history by becoming the oldest American to ever compete in the winter Olympics.

  3. WMUR

    Ruohonen becomes oldest U.S. winter Olympian in Milan Cortina (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Rich Ruohonen has made history as the oldest American man to compete in a Winter Olympics medal event.

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