The oldest American in the Winter Olympics is 54: ‘I’m not the dad or the coach’
- Posted on February 20, 2026
- By Washington Post
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The oldest American in the Winter Olympics is 54: ‘I’m not the dad or the coach’

“I just get emotional talking about it because it just shows perseverance — and a little luck,” said Olympic curler Rich Ruohonen, 54.