When the U.S. men’s curling team takes the ice this Wednesday, a Minnesota trial lawyer will have his sights on a record.
At 54, Rich Ruohenon, an alternate on the team, would be the oldest-ever U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympics if he were to enter a match.
Only two other Americans 50 or older have ever competed, Yahoo Sports reported, citing Olympic historian Bill Mallon.
Ruohenon, of Brooklyn Park, has had several near misses qualifying for prior Olympics. He will be representing the U.S. at the games for the first time, and he’s bullish on his prospects for getting into a match.
“I’m sure they’re going to try to make it happen,” Ruohonen told Yahoo Sports. “I have a pretty good feeling. That’s all I want. I want them to be healthy and I want them to win it, but I’m not going to lie. I want to get in for a rock or two.”
At 54, Rich Ruohonen aims to become oldest-ever American to compete in Olympics [Yahoo]
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