Rich Ruohonen targets Olympic record at 54 for 2026 Winter Games

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Rich Ruohonen, 54, will aim to become the oldest American Olympian in history at the 2026 Winter Games. Ruohonen qualified for the Olympics with Team Casper after a career marked by near misses and a battle with an autoimmune condition. He joined the younger team as a substitute and developed strong chemistry. He previously competed at elite levels for decades, winning national championships, and hopes to play even a small role in Cortina.


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