News & Stories Sports When the Olympic record is your age! Meet 54-year-old Minnesotan Rich Ruohonen Scott Detrow Jason Fuller Justine Kenin February 16, 2026 / 1:29 pm NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the 54-year-old curler, Rich Ruohonen, the oldest American Winter Olympian to ever compete Why you can trust KUOW Recommended Stories 'Today is the most tangible sign' the SuperSonics will return to Seattle March 16, 2026 Seattle’s Rainier Beach features the nation’s hottest basketball recruit. At 18, he’s already making millions March 06, 2026 PNW athletes reflect on wins and losses at the 2026 Winter Olympics February 23, 2026
Seattle’s Rainier Beach features the nation’s hottest basketball recruit. At 18, he’s already making millions March 06, 2026