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'I'm not the dad, and I'm not the coach': Meet the 54-year-old personal injury attorney stealing America's hearts at the Olympics.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lichtenberg, Nick 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Rich Ruohonen, an alternate on the U.S. men's Olympic curling team, who is poised to become the oldest American to compete at the Winter Olympics at age 54. A personal injury attorney in Minnesota, Ruohonen has a long history in curling, having first learned the sport in fifth grade and becoming a two-time U.S. champion. Although his official role as an alternate may limit his participation on the ice, he plays a crucial supportive role for his teammates, handling logistics and providing encouragement. Ruohonen's dedication to both his legal career and curling exemplifies his commitment to excellence in both fields. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191520170
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