Ryan Wedding

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ryan Wedding born?September 14, 1981
2. What is the olympic representation?Canada, 2002 Winter Olympics, Men's Parallel Giant Slalom
3. What is the alleged criminal involvement?Transnational drug trafficker
4. What sport did Ryan Wedding play in the Olympics?Ryan Wedding was a snowboarder who competed in the men's parallel giant slalom at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
5. What did Ryan Wedding do after his snowboarding career?After his snowboarding career, Ryan Wedding was said to be involved in transnational drug trafficking.

Transnational Drug Trafficking: The illicit international trade in controlled substances, involving complex networks and significant global impact.
Parallel Giant Slalom: A snowboarding discipline where two competitors race simultaneously down a course with gates.
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives: A list maintained by the FBI identifying individuals wanted for serious crimes, leveraging public assistance for their apprehension.
Criminal Enterprise: An organized group of individuals engaged in illegal activities, often operating with a hierarchical structure and significant resources.