"The pants have achieved cult status in curling circles, with a Facebook page titled The Norwegian Olympic Curling Team's Pants boasting more than 360,000 followers. Asked what it was about the pants that captivated fans, Ramsfjell said: It's something about curling being a bit silly, and then people showing up looking a bit silly. I feel like it's a perfect synergy."
"Ulsrud's teams continued to dazzle with their sartorial choices at the 2014 and 2018 Games, and a few other tournaments, before his death from cancer in 2022 aged 50. Thomas was an incredible guy, incredible curler, Ramsfjell said. The passion for curling is something that I wish everyone can try to carry forward. Just his energy in general, just fantastic, fun, and an amazing curler."
Norway's men's curling team revived the red, white and blue patterned trousers at the 2026 Olympics that became a sensation when worn by Thomas Ulsrud's team in 2010. The eye-catching pants originated from a Loudmouth Golf sponsorship and captivated fans at Vancouver 2010. Team skipper Magnus Ramsfjell said bringing back the pants was planned once Norway qualified, with a compromise to wear them for one game to honor the Ulsrud team. The pants have cult status, including a Facebook page with over 360,000 followers. Ramsfjell described the visual as fitting curling's playful side and paid tribute to Ulsrud's energy and legacy.
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