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February 13, 2026
Curling’s uncle: 54-year-old lawyer who called out ICE becomes oldest US Winter Olympian
Minnesota native is a six-time attorney of the year
TL;DR
- Rich Ruohonen, a 54-year-old personal injury lawyer, became the oldest U.S. Winter Olympian.
- Ruohonen is a six-time winner of 'Minnesota Attorney of the Year.'
- He publicly criticized recent ICE raids in Minnesota, highlighting constitutional rights.
- Ruohonen is an alternate on the US men's curling team and acts as a mentor to his younger teammates.
- He balances his law career, training, and family life with his Olympic commitment.
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