"Over the years, this column has made plenty of people angry, generally at me, but that's just an occupational hazard of being the Mr. Blackwell of international sporting jerkdom. I do not take this awesome responsibility lightly, for I know I provide a necessary counterweight to the treacly human-interest pieces on NBC. You cannot tell the full story of the Olympics without talking about the bullies, the sore losers, and the alleged crooks. This column is for them, and also for you. You're welcome."
"Alas, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, that post-Olympics career involved cocaine trafficking, murder, the Sinaloa Cartel, a spot on the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest, and a high-profile apprehension in Mexico last month as part of what the FBI has called Operation Giant Slalom. Wedding has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail."
The Olympic Games have returned. Many Olympic athletes struggle to adjust to life after sport and can feel a loss of identity and purpose. Apolo Ohno observed that athletes often feel their sport defined them and then suddenly it is gone. Canadian snowboarder Ryan Wedding moved from a notable athletic career into alleged criminal activity. The FBI alleges his post-Olympics conduct involved cocaine trafficking, murder, and ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. Wedding appeared on the Ten Most Wanted list with a $15 million reward, was apprehended in Mexico, has pleaded not guilty, and is being held without bail.
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