The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are getting closer… Including the fan-favorite sport of curling.

Two members of Team USA Curling have Seattle roots, and they’re ready to compete for the gold.

Ben Richardson and Luc Violette are here to talk about their time on the ice in Seattle, and now for Team USA.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are getting closer&hellip; Including the fan-favorite sport of curling.
Two members of Team USA Curling have Seattle roots, and they&rsquo;re ready to compete for the gold.
Ben Richardson and Luc Violette are here to talk about their time on the ice in Seattle, and now for Team USA.
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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are getting closer… Including the fan-favorite sport of curling.  Two members of Team USA Curling have Seattle roots, and they’re ready to compete for the gold.  Ben Richardson and Luc Violette are here to talk about their time on the ice in Seattle, and now for Team USA.

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